word
French
dégorgement
day-gorj-MOHN
deɪɡɔːrdʒˈmɒnListen
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dégorgement
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Dictionary meaning
The removal of sediment from a bottle of Champagne after the secondary fermentation.
History and origin
French — 'dégorger' (to disgorge, to remove from the throat).
Examples
- The dégorgement date on a Champagne label tells you how recently the wine was disgorged.
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