Premier Cru

[pruh-myey kry]

noun

French.

plural

Premiers Crus 

1. cru

Example Sentences

When I mentioned this to winemaker Véronique Drouhin, she said, “People seeking a great white who can’t afford Montrachet will always have incredible pleasure with this premier cru.”

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Louis Latour Meursault Premier Cru "Château de Blagny" 2022 is a nice bottle of white Burgundy that pairs well with seafood.

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If you’re lucky, a bottle of Waris-Hubert Rosé Premier Cru will be opened, a crisp, elegant bubble.

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Look for “premier cru” or “grand cru” on Champagne labels noting top vineyards, as in the Krug Grande Cuvée Brut.

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Burgundy has seven regional appellations, 44 villages, 662 vineyards designated as premier cru and 33 grands crus.

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