vin de messe

le vin de messe
A noun phrase is a group of words that acts like a noun in a sentence or phrase (e.g., un je ne sais quoi).
noun phrase
a. communion wine
Le vin de messe symbolise le sang du Christ.The communion wine symbolizes the Christ's blood.
b. altar wine
Le prêtre a versé le vin de messe dans le calice.The priest poured the altar wine into the chalice.
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