Cru

/kruː/
noun

A vineyard or group of vineyards, especially one of recognized quality.

The finest wines are produced in the premier cru vineyards.
Visual representation of "cru" - A vineyard or group of vineyards, especially one of recognized quality.

Often appears as...

  • premier cru
  • grand cru

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

noun

A group of people sharing a common interest or aim.

We are going to the party as a cru tonight.
Visual representation of "cru" - A group of people sharing a common interest or aim.

Often appears as...

  • hang with the cru
  • join the cru

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Colloquial

noun

A vineyard or group of vineyards, especially one of recognized quality.

The finest wines are produced in the premier cru vineyards.
Visual representation of "cru" - A vineyard or group of vineyards, especially one of recognized quality.

Often appears as...

  • premier cru
  • grand cru

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

noun

A group of people sharing a common interest or aim.

We are going to the party as a cru tonight.
Visual representation of "cru" - A group of people sharing a common interest or aim.

Often appears as...

  • hang with the cru
  • join the cru

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "cru"
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Wine Hierarchy

Understand that 'cru' can indicate the quality level of a vineyard within wine classification systems.

Illustration for Wine Hierarchy
Château Margaux is a famous grand cru estate.
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Geographic Specificity

'Cru' is primarily used in reference to French vineyards or in contexts influenced by French winemaking.

Illustration for Geographic Specificity
They visited a cru in Bordeaux.
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Wine Labeling

Expect to see 'cru' on labels of high-quality wine bottles, indicating their origin.

Illustration for Wine Labeling
Look for 'premier cru' on the label for a top-quality wine.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Wine Hierarchy

Understand that 'cru' can indicate the quality level of a vineyard within wine classification systems.

Illustration for Wine Hierarchy
Château Margaux is a famous grand cru estate.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Geographic Specificity

'Cru' is primarily used in reference to French vineyards or in contexts influenced by French winemaking.

Illustration for Geographic Specificity
They visited a cru in Bordeaux.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Wine Labeling

Expect to see 'cru' on labels of high-quality wine bottles, indicating their origin.

Illustration for Wine Labeling
Look for 'premier cru' on the label for a top-quality wine.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Wine Hierarchy

Understand that 'cru' can indicate the quality level of a vineyard within wine classification systems.

Illustration for Wine Hierarchy
Château Margaux is a famous grand cru estate.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Geographic Specificity

'Cru' is primarily used in reference to French vineyards or in contexts influenced by French winemaking.

Illustration for Geographic Specificity
They visited a cru in Bordeaux.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Wine Labeling

Expect to see 'cru' on labels of high-quality wine bottles, indicating their origin.

Illustration for Wine Labeling
Look for 'premier cru' on the label for a top-quality wine.
Visual representation of the word "Cru"

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Quote examples

Joe Bastianich

American Chef

I think that, by comparison with $2,000 bottles of grand cru Burgundies, first-rate barolos, which sell for under $100, are undervalued ten-fold.
Portrait of Joe Bastianich

Quote examples

Joe Bastianich

American Chef

I think that, by comparison with $2,000 bottles of grand cru Burgundies, first-rate barolos, which sell for under $100, are undervalued ten-fold.
Portrait of Joe Bastianich
Example 1 of 1
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