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barrique
[ba-REEK]

The term used in BORDEAUX to specify the 225-liter (almost 60-gallon) oak barrels that are used for storing and aging wine. It’s similar in size to the PIÈCE used in BURGUNDY.
Related Links: barrel, barrica, piè, Burgundy
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