Premier Cru

Intermediate Regions & Terroir

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Definition

The second-highest vineyard classification in Burgundy.

Im Detail

Burgundy has 600+ Premier Cru vineyards, labeled with both village and vineyard name (Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers). In Bordeaux's 1855 Classification, Premier Cru is the highest rank (5 châteaux). Context matters — Premier Cru means different things in different regions. In Burgundy, Premier Cru is below Grand Cru; in Bordeaux, it is the pinnacle.

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Regions & Terroir
Schwierigkeit
Intermediate
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