Chambre

/ˈʃɑːmbr/ noun

Definition

A French term used in wine tasting meaning 'at room temperature,' or as borrowed into English, a private chamber or room.

Etymology

From French 'chambre' meaning room or chamber, from Latin 'camera'. In wine terminology, 'chambré' specifically refers to wine brought to room temperature rather than served cold.

Kelly Says

Wine experts insist on 'chambré' (room temperature) burgundy because the theory is that cold numbs your taste buds—but this preference, like many wine rules, changes with fashion and what people could actually afford historically.

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