Glossary of Wine Terms - L

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Landwein

German term for a wine slightly above table wines (tafelwine). Similar to a French vin de pays wine.

Late harvest wine

Also known as late picked, wine made from grapes that have been left on the vine longer than usual. Usually an indicator for a very sweet or dessert wine.

Lie

French term for the dead yeast and sediment of wine also known as lees.

Litre (US - Liter)

A metric measure of volume equal to 33.8 fluid ounces (U.S.) or 35.2 fl oz (imperial).

Lieu-dit

French term for a named vineyard site. Usually used in the context of describing individual vineyards below Grand cru status.

Liquoreux

French term meaning "liqueur-like" used for dessert wine with a luscious, almost unctuous quality.