Grand Cru

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Grand Cru is the highest quality classification for vineyards and wines in Burgundy, France, denoting exceptional terroir and prestige.


Statements (39)
Predicate Object
instanceOf vineyard classification
wine classification
appliesToCountry France
appliesToRegion Burgundy
associatedWithCellaringPotential long-term aging
associatedWithPriceLevel very high
associatedWithSubregion Chablis
Côte de Beaune
Côte de Nuits
contrastedWith Premier Cru (Burgundy classification)
Regional Burgundy appellations
Village-level Burgundy wines
denotes exceptional terroir
prestige
governedBy Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) regulations
hasNotableExampleVineyard Chablis Grand Cru vineyards
Clos de Vougeot
Corton
Le Chambertin
Montrachet
Romanée-Conti
implies limited vineyard area
stricter production standards than lower classifications
influencedBy microclimate
slope and exposure
soil composition
terroir characteristics
languageOfTerm French
literalMeaning great growth
marketPerception most prestigious Burgundy wines
partOfSystem Burgundy wine classification system
qualityExpectation highest quality Burgundy wines
recognizedBy French wine law
regulates use of the term “Grand Cru” on Burgundy wine labels
relativeRank highest classification in Burgundy quality hierarchy
typicalGrapeVarieties Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
usedFor vineyards
wines

Referenced by (5)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Blanchot
Grenouilles
Les Clos
classification
Saint-Émilion classification ("Grand Cru Classé")
hasCategory
Burgundy
hasClassification

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