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Premier Cru

/preh-MYAY KROO/

The second-highest vineyard classification in Burgundy.

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Premier Cru ('first growth') is the second tier of Burgundy vineyard classification, below Grand Cru. These vineyards appear on labels with the village name plus vineyard (e.g., 'Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers'). There are over 600 Premier Cru vineyards. In Bordeaux, Premier Cru confusingly means the top level (First Growth).

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