Premier Cru

Intermediate Regions & Terroir

pruh-MYAY KROO

Definition

The second-highest vineyard classification in Burgundy.

In Depth

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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Category: Regions & Terroir
Difficulty: Intermediate
Pronunciation: pruh-MYAY KROO

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