eau-de-vie de marc
distilled liquor
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Eau-de-vie de marc is a type of brandy distilled from marc, which is the residue left after grapes have been pressed for wine. This residue includes grape skins, seeds, and stems. The term "eau-de-vie de marc" literally translates from French to "water of life from marc". It is a form of distilled liquor and is particularly well-known from the Burgundy region of France.123
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