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Chantepleure

French term for the wooden tap of a wine barrel, which "sings" (squeaks) when it is turned or opened and "cries" so to speak when the wine flows out (french chante et pleure = sing and cry). Such a wooden tap is also the symbol of a wine brotherhood in Vouvray on the Loire called Confrérie de la Chantepleure. The Chantepleure is also the name of a bulbous vessel made of mostly ceramic for watering plants. There are many small holes at the bottom. After filling, the water is prevented from flowing out by placing the thumb on the vessel and pouring is started by releasing the opening. See also lists of relevant keywords under barrel and wine vessels.

Chantepleure - Zapfhahn und Gießgefäß

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