Prior to 1971, this term was used in Germany for an especially fine (edel) Beerenauslese.
The German term for Botrytis Cinerea - the "noble rot" responsible for the finest late harvest wines.
This odor is the result of an abundance of hydrogen sulphide. This can result from poor handling or conditions in the cellar or from an over-use of sulphur.
The French term for the machine used to destem grapes prior to pressing.
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