vin de pays

[van duh pey-ee]

noun

French.

plural

vins de pays 

1. the wine of a particular region, usually available only in the region where the wine is made; local wine.

vin de pays

/ vɛ̃ də pei /

noun

1. Also: vin du pays.  VDP. the third highest French wine classification: indicates that the wine meets certain requirements concerning area of production, strength, etc Compare AC VDQS vin de table

Word History and Origins

Origin of vin de pays¹

literally: local wine

Example Sentences

Côtes-du-Rhône reds have crept up in price, so here’s a simple vin de pays to fill the gap underneath.

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It’s labeled Vin de Pays de Vaucluse, because the blend of merlot and marselan falls outside of the appellation rules.

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The wines: Maria Gomes, Luis Pato, Bairrada, Portugal 2010, 7.50 pounds; Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah, Pierre Gaillard 2010, 6.50 pounds: excellent-value wines that worked well with the food.

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There is a honey-based mead, but this being France, there is also beer, cider and vin de pays.

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As I took my first sip of crisp white Vin de Pays d’Oc, I did feel a twinge of guilt for the valiant heretics, many of whom were devoutly austere.

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