Cru is a wine term used to indicate a high-quality vineyard or group of vineyards. [1] It is a French word which was originally used to refer to both a region and anything grown in it, but is now mostly used to refer to both a vineyard and its wines.

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2023年6月6日 · Cru translates to “growth.” More precisely, it references a great or superior growing site or vineyard, a concept linked to the French notion of terroir. Soil, climate, altitude, aspect and the right variety create a synergy recognized as a cru. Though the term is used throughout France, it’s not always applied in the same manner.

2024年1月31日 · In Bordeaux, premier cru, or first growth, indicates the highest level of vineyard quality, while in Burgundy, grand cru, or great growth, is the tier above premier cru.

Cru wines are declared as such based on the grape’s growth quality and the terroir of the soil. Today, cru wine is determined by France’s official Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée, or AOC. The organization enacts over 363 legal standards for wines and spirits.

Cru wine refers to wines that come from specific vineyards or wine-growing regions, and the term is often used in European wine classification systems. These wines are typically of the highest quality and are often associated with prestigious wine regions such as …

2025年3月13日 · In the context of wine, “cru” refers to a specific vineyard or group of vineyards with a distinguished reputation for producing high-quality grapes. Understanding “cru” involves recognizing the significance of the vineyard’s location, soil, climate, and the expertise of …

2024年2月20日 · Wines with a “cru” classification are ranked according to their soil, altitude, climate, growing practices, and many other factors that make them superior. Of course, …

2024年7月8日 · Cru translates to “growth.” More precisely, it references a great or superior growing site or vineyard, a concept linked to the French notion of terroir. Soil, climate, altitude, aspect and the right variety create a synergy recognized as a cru. Though the term is used throughout France, it’s not always applied in the same manner.

Today, CRU Winery crafts award-winning Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Rhône Varietals and Albariño from prestigious vineyards throughout California’s Central Coast.