What is the difference between the aroma of a wine and the bouquet of a wine? The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
A. Both terms are synonymous with a wine’s overall smell
B. Aroma is used to describe the smell of an old wine and bouquet is used to describe the smell of a young wine
C. The bouquet of a wine is its initial smell when it is first poured into a glass; the aroma is the smell associated with a wine that has been aerated
D. Aroma is used to describe the smell of a young wine and bouquet is used to describe the smell of an old wine
EN PRIMEUR
Buying wine before it is released; also known as buying futures. Buying wine en primeur allows collectors to be more certain of securing given wines. The wines most likely to be sold en primeur are Bordeaux wines from top châteaux.
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