cru
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of cru
1815–25; < French, noun use of crû, past participle of croître to grow < Latin crēscere
Example Sentences
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In most years, the domaine makes nine grand cru wines—each tied to a specific vineyard in the Burgundy region of central eastern France.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
For example, enjoying an exceptional Burgundy grand cru while overlooking the vineyards where it was produced, after a guided estate tour with the winemaker sharing its story, elevates the experience.
From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025
Three outstanding reds fill out our wine recommendations this week, including another bargain from Portugal, a delicious Lodi zinfandel from a Black-owned label and an exhilarating Beaujolais cru from France.
From Washington Post • Jan. 12, 2023
Owen: The Champagne comes from Jannison, which is a grand cru site located in Verzenay, France.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2022
Moreover, though he was of the right third or fourth cru of mil-huit-cent-trente, there was something wanting in his execution.
From A History of the French Novel, Vol. 2 To the Close of the 19th Century by Saintsbury, George
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