cuvée

noun

cu·​vée kü-ˈvā  kyü-ˈvā  kᵫ-ˈvā 

variants or less commonly cuvee

1

: bulk wine

especially : wine in casks or vats so blended as to ensure uniformity and marketability

2

: a blend of still wines used in the production of champagne

Examples of cuvée in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The cuvee is an astonishing feat of winemaking excellence, one that demands daily tastings, a superhuman palate able to recall flavors and nuances, and no small amount of vision. — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2026

The cuvee is available in Michigan, but the Pollocks, who split their time between Miami and Michigan, are still seeking a distributor in Florida. — Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025

While even the most famous Brunello di Montalcino wines are cuvees from a variety of estate vineyards, one producer in the region, Cortonesi, focuses entirely on single vineyard expressions of both Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino. — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025

The third in the trio is Rose et Or, replete with simple elegance, nuanced fruits and carrying the mantle of a true cuvee. — Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024

Champagne might feel like a pre-dinner libation, but the crisp taste of a brut cuvee deserves a spot at the table too. — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 4 Aug. 2022

But its Blanc de Blancs cuvee, which currently costs $42, will rise only $1. — Senior Wine Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 July 2022

Word History

Etymology

French, from cuve

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1