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The angels' share

September 19, 2006

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During a recent visit to a vineyard in the beautiful Saint-Émilion area, we were told that the lovely, sweet and woody smell in the wine store-house is the result of alcohol evaporating. It is called la part des anges – the angels’ share. How delightful?

Posted by céline, in Idioms, on September 19, 2006
Comments

Only the French could believe that celestial bodies need a mouthful of good red wine too!

Posted by may on September 19, 2006 9:07 PM

This phrase applies to whisky too.

- http://www.theangelsshare.com

Posted by Stuart Mudie on September 19, 2006 11:55 PM

that's what they call it in Cognac. I didn't know it was for wine too!

Posted by Margaret on September 20, 2006 12:19 AM

As long as the angels don't quaff the lot !

Posted by Xavier Kreiss on September 21, 2006 7:35 PM

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