Premier Cru
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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.
Details
- Kategorie
- Regions & Terroir
- Schwierigkeit
- Intermediate
- Aussprache
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