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cru (kro̵̅o̅; Fr krü)

noun

  1. a group of vineyards producing wine of comparable quality and character
  2. loosely a specified quality of wine grand cru

Etymology: Fr, lit., growth, production < crû < OFr creue: see crew

cru Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • contain: Contains 86 cru 's including 24 each 56's & 65's.

Adjective modifier

  • grand: It is the premier grand cru of English gardens, owned by the same family, the bankers Hoare, from 1715 to 1947.
  • premier: It is the premier grand cru of English gardens, owned by the same family, the bankers Hoare, from 1715 to 1947.

Modifies a noun

  • class: Explore France wine tours in Bordeaux, Tasting course Bordeaux wines, Grand cru tastings class with classified growths, fun of tasting.
  • wine: Within these closely defined areas, the grapes from only four vines may be used to make a grand cru wine.
  • village: We have selected wines from 8 of the 10 cru villages from small, specialist, family-owned estates.
  • classe: After all, you don't go to the supermarket for cru classe claret.

Noun used with modifier

  • premier: Several premiers crus were on show, but not from exceptional vintages.

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