cru
cru
Definition
cru (kro̵̅o̅; Fr krü)
noun
- a group of vineyards producing wine of comparable quality and character
- 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.
