Cadignan (en. Cadignan)

/ka.di.ɲɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
French grape variety used to produce wines.
Cadignan is often used in blends.
Le cadignan est souvent utilisé dans des assemblages.
Grape cultivated mainly in the south of France.
Cadignan vines thrive in warm regions.
Les vignes de cadignan prospèrent dans les régions chaudes.
A type of wine made from the cadignan grape.
This cadignan wine has fruity and spicy notes.
Ce vin de cadignan a des notes fruitées et épicées.

Etymology

The word 'cadignan' comes from the Occitan language, used to designate a type of grape.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Cadignan grape
Refers to the wine produced from the cadignan grape.
Cépage cadignan
Cadignan wine
Designates a specific wine coming from this grape variety.
Vin cadignan

Related Words

wine
Liquid obtained by the fermentation of grapes.
vin
cellar
Place where wine is stored and aged.
cave
appellation
Controlled designation of origin for wines.
appellation

Slang Meanings

A light and fruity wine that is easy to drink.
This cadignan is a good summer wine.
Ce cadignan est un bon vin d'été.
Used informally to refer to an entry-level wine.
You can have a cadignan for the aperitif.
On peut prendre un cadignan pour l'apéritif.