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longer tlian that obtained by fermentation ; and it u thought that it 

 does not in any degree impair the taste or wholesomeness of the wine. 

 Nevertheless, I cannot second the use of it with my recommenda- 

 tion, as I do not believe that any adulteration or imitation can equal 

 native excellence. 



0. Rape Wine. 



Rape wine is manufactured in the neighbourhood of Orleans and in 

 several other departments from stemmed grapes to which feints are 

 added, or from grapes laid in layers with Vine sprouts, or by mace- 

 rating Vine sprouts in the must. It is boiled afterwards, and the liquor 

 thus obtained is used to colour the low wines of cold and wet places, 

 or to give them strength. 



