Bouquet

The developed smell of a wine, often used for aromas that emerge with age or maturation.

<h2>What it means in wine</h2> <p>In everyday speech, bouquet can mean the overall smell of wine. In more precise use, it often points to developed or integrated aromas rather than fresh primary fruit alone.</p> <h2>Why it matters</h2> <p>Bouquet language should stay flexible for Level 1 readers and not imply that all wines improve with age.</p>