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agrafe; agraffe
[uh-GRAF]

A metal clasp used to hold the temporary cork in place during BOTTLE FERMENTATION when making SPARKLING WINE via the METHODE CHAMPENOISE. The agrafe has, in most instances, been replaced by the CROWN CAP.
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1995 based on THE WINE LOVER'S COMPANION,
by Ron Herbst and Sharon Tyler Herbst.

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