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Premier Cru

American  
[pruh-myey kry] / prə myeɪ ˈkrü /

noun

French.

plural

Premiers Crus
  1. 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.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Mar. 26, 2024

In the dining room, sommelier Marine Conn recommended 2017 Clos des Porrets St-Georges, a storied Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru wine from Burgundy.

From Washington Post • Mar. 10, 2022

Premier Cru had been the subject of numerous customer complaints.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2016

The Haggler knows that Premier Cru customers are a determined bunch.

From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2016

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