BusinessAugust 17, 2026
lees
LEEZ
Definition
The dead yeast cells and other solid particles that settle to the bottom of a container of wine during or after fermentation.
Etymology
The word originates from the Old French 'lie,' meaning dregs or sediment, and has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the residue left in liquid containers.
In the news
The article mentions that the Geoff Hurst Cuvée sparkling wine has characteristics of brioche, which are flavor notes developed from time the wine spent resting on lees.
The Celebrity Wine Test: Eight Bottles Worth the Hype
Read the full article ↗Business Traveller