: a vineyard especially in Burgundy that makes and bottles wine from its own grapes
Examples of domaine in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebFor example, the family restored the property’s farmhouse, surrounded by palm trees, which became the emblem of its domaine.—Byrachel King, Fortune, 10 June 2023 But the domaine takes it further than that, defining what is being done not only for vine production, but also to improve the area around the château with agroforestry, planting trees in and near the vineyards to reduce the impact of climate change and provide a refuge for wildlife.—Jill Barth, Forbes, 29 June 2022 Moet & Chandon’s Natura Nostra encompasses several things in addition to the nursery, including protocols to protect winegrowers' health and safety, reduce the domaine’s carbon footprint, and study more sustainable tillage practices and vineyard management techniques.—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023 The other young star of Saint-Aubin is Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, who was born in the village and started his career at the family domaine, Marc Colin, before launching his own estate, with six acres of vineyards in Chassagne-Montrachet and Saint-Aubin.—Jay McInerney, Town & Country, 6 June 2021 See all Example Sentences for domaine
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Word History
Etymology
French (short for domaine vinicole or viticole), literally, property, domain
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