Troncais
A renowned forest near the French city of Moulins where oak is harvested to make wine barrels.
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Aromas or flavors that suggest dampness, wet leaves or slight decay.
troncais oak: This type of oak comes from the forest of Troncais in central France.
unctuous: Rich, lush, intense wines with layers of concentrated, soft, velvety fruit are said to be unctuous.
Troncais: Name of a forest in central France and the French oak wood (for barrels) shipped from the Troncais region. Troncais oak is tight-grained compared to Limousin. See Alliers, Limoges.
 See also: Finish, Long, Tannin, Winemaker, Toast
  
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