Macon

/ˈmeɪkən/ noun

Definition

A city in central Georgia, USA, or a type of wine produced in the Burgundy region of France.

Etymology

The French wine comes from the town of Mâcon in Burgundy. The American city, founded 1823, was named after Fort Macon or possibly influenced by the French town's prestige.

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Macon wine is often called the 'people's burgundy' because it offers sophisticated Chardonnay flavor at a fraction of the price of its famous neighbors—a smart collector's secret.

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