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pièce
[pee-YESS]

The French name for an oak barrel used in the CÔTE D'OR, BEAUJOLAIS, and MACON regions of BURGUNDY to age and store wine. A pièce can vary in size from 215 to 228 liters (approximately 56 to 60 U.S. gallons). It's similar in size to the BARRIQUE used in BORDEAUX.
Related Links: oak, barrel, Cô, Beaujolais, Maconnais
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