vin de pays

[ van duh pey-ee ]

noun

, French.

, plural vins de pays [va, n, d, uh, pey-, ee].

1. the wine of a particular region, usually available only in the region where the wine is made; local wine.

vin de pays

/ vɛ̃ də pei /

noun

1. Alsovin du pays the third highest French wine classification: indicates that the wine meets certain requirements concerning area of production, strength, etc VDP Compare AC VDQS vin de table

Word History and Origins

Origin of vin de pays¹

literally: local wine

Example Sentences

Côtes-du-Rhône reds have crept up in price, so here’s a simple vin de pays to fill the gap underneath.

From Washington Post

It’s labeled Vin de Pays de Vaucluse, because the blend of merlot and marselan falls outside of the appellation rules.

From New York Times

The wines: Maria Gomes, Luis Pato, Bairrada, Portugal 2010, 7.50 pounds; Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah, Pierre Gaillard 2010, 6.50 pounds: excellent-value wines that worked well with the food.

From BusinessWeek

There is a honey-based mead, but this being France, there is also beer, cider and vin de pays.

From New York Times

As I took my first sip of crisp white Vin de Pays d’Oc, I did feel a twinge of guilt for the valiant heretics, many of whom were devoutly austere.

From New York Times