breed
The best and most refined wines, prized for their character, complexity, and high quality. A wine of breed will have a superior heritage and be made from the best varieties. The French term for breed is race.
The New Wine Lovers Companion, 2nd Edition, by Ron Herbst and Sharon Tyler Herbst. Copyright © (1) 2003, 1995 by Ron Herbst and Sharon Tyler Herbst. Reprinted by arrangement with Barron's Educational Series, Inc.