NEVERS
One type of French oak used for wine barrels. Similar to Alliers in that both come from central France and both woods are tight-grained as opposed to Limousin, which has a looser, more open grain.
Nevers
A forest in France that produces hard, medium-grained oak for barrels.
Nevers
Forests surrounding the town of Nevers where French oak is harvested.
Nose
The smell of a wine, combining both its aroma and bouquet
Nutrient
Nitrogenous matter, vitamins, and minerals necessary for yeast health
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The areas south from Orléans, up to the cities of Bourges and Nevers, are called "central vineyards". The reason of this name is not because the area is located at the center of Loire Valley, but at the center of France.
Connoisseurs can tell if a given wine has been aged in barrels from Allier, Limousin, Nevers, or other French oak regions.
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 See also: Sweet, Alcohol, Yeast, Wine, Aging
  
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