Glossary
Cru
/KROO/
French term for a vineyard or wine of recognized quality.
Full Definition
Cru means 'growth' in French and refers to a vineyard site of recognized quality. Usage varies by region: in Burgundy, Grand Cru and Premier Cru are legal classifications; in Bordeaux, cru classe means classified growth; in Beaujolais, cru refers to the ten named villages. Cru implies terroir-driven distinction.
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