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Glossary entry

French term or phrase:

L’une des plus belles signatures méridionales

English translation:

one of southern France's most distinctive soil combinations

Added to glossary by Mark Nathan
Jul 3, 2008 20:59
15 yrs ago
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French term

L’une des plus belles signatures méridionales

French to English Other Wine / Oenology / Viticulture Description of an estate
Les sols sont formidablement fournis de galets sur cailloutis villafranchiens dans une dominante argilo calcaire. L’une des plus belles signatures méridionales.
Le domaine domine les étangs de la Petite Camargue lui conférant un climat particulier, fait de nuits fraîches et de journées chaudes et sèches.

Can't seem to strike quite the right note here. It is for their web site.

Any suggestions welcome.
Proposed translations (English)
3 +3 one of southern France's finest soil combinations
4 +5 One of the most beautiful hallmarks of the south/South
4 One of the finest traits in wines from Southern France
3 one of finest/most exquisite signature grapes in the South of France

Discussion

Bourth (X) Jul 3, 2008:
Unless they mistakenly think pedology is the study of how far one travels on foot (or how far two people travel on feet).
Mark Nathan (asker) Jul 3, 2008:
A couple of lines later they say, 90% du vignoble se situe à moins de 700 Mètres du domaine ceci afin de respecter une homogénéité pédologique.
Pedology is the study of soils. So this means that they have a consistent soil structure - which fits with Bourth's suggestion.

Proposed translations

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one of southern France's finest soil combinations

Assuming that is what is meant and that (as I feel) it has to be spelt out.

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Note added at 44 mins (2008-07-03 21:43:10 GMT)
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Plus another 160 or so.


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Note added at 48 mins (2008-07-03 21:47:21 GMT)
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Or maybe chuck in "distinctive" too if that is what "signature" also means.

"one of the finest DISTINCTIVE soil combinations"
"one of the most DISTINCTIVE soil combinations"

Or maybe even "... most DISTINGUISHED soil combinations".
Peer comment(s):
agree Rachel Fell : http://tinyurl.com/59ycw7
1 hr
agree Patrice : although I would use "terroir" in the English version - to further emphasize the uniqueness
6 hrs
I considered that too but decided I didn't want to open that particular can of worms ...
neutral Emérentienne : soil combination does not render the French signature
9 hrs
agree cmwilliams (X) : ... most distinctive ...
9 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks everyone, I went for distinctive soil combination."
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41 mins

One of the most beautiful hallmarks of the south/South

signature : 12 synonymes.
Synonymes empreinte, endos, endossement, griffe, marque, nom, paraphe, sceau, seing, style, trace, visa.


Hallmark?

Home to several well-known vineyards, the Edna Valley exemplifies the characteristic microclimate and geologic features, which are the hallmark of the south central coast; an east-west valley, which mitigates its temperate climate with cooling, ocean-borne breezes. This provides a long growing season ideal for the development of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Petite Sirah grapes.

More recently, in 2005 he invested in new winemaking equipment and moved back to Santa Maria where he leased a winery building to make his wine directly under his control.
Peer comment(s):
agree Enrique Huber (X) : sounds logical
4 mins
Thank you!
agree Dave 72 : Think "hallmarks" is brilliant in this context!
5 mins
Thank you!
agree Emérentienne
9 hrs
Thank you!
agree Sheila Wilson : "hallmark" seems spot-on. Not so sure about "beautiful"
10 hrs
Thank you!
agree Clair Pickworth : or finest hallmarks?
10 hrs
Yep. Much better.
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34 mins

one of finest/most exquisite signature grapes in the South of France

Just an idea

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Note added at 36 mins (2008-07-03 21:35:30 GMT)
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I'm not sure- it may not even be talking about a "signature grape" at all, in which case I hope somebody more knowledgeable will be along...

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Note added at 37 mins (2008-07-03 21:36:44 GMT)
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or maybe "of" instead of "in"

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Note added at 49 mins (2008-07-03 21:48:34 GMT)
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In that case Mark, I think I disagree with myself! I'm off to agree with Liz!!
Note from asker:
It's not really about grapes.The estate grows several grape varieties, which are discussed in detail another section.
Peer comment(s):
neutral Patrice : but I think your word "exquisite" has a role to play here
6 hrs
Thanks, Patrice- on behalf of the word "exquisite"!
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13 hrs

One of the finest traits in wines from Southern France

Another idea for you !
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