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‖ premier cru|prəmje kry|
Also premier crû. Pl. premier(s) crus.
[Fr., lit. ‘first growth’.]
A wine of the best quality. Also transf., fig., and attrib. Cf. cru, growth1 1 d.
1868E. L. Beckwith Pract. Notes Wine x. 47 The old, well-known premiers crûs, or first growths, retain their ancient and honoured places at the head of French wines. 1875H. Vizetelly Wines of World i. 13 Branne-Mouton, next-door neighbour to Château Lafite, and noted for its nutty aroma,..is deserving..of being ranked among the premiers crûs. 1928P. M. Shand Bk. French Wines ii. 58 Château Haut-Brion ranks..as the peer of the three great Premiers Crus of the Médoc. 1951[see cru]. 1965P. O'Donnell Modesty Blaise i. 16 He has a wonderfully varied list of girl-friends. From premier cru to honest vin du pays. 1970Guardian 21 May 13/1 The American demand begins at the top with the five Premiers Crus, and moves steadily down the 1855 classification of the Médoc wines. 1976Time 20 Dec. 27 (Advt.), The best cognacs come only from the Grande and the Petite Champagne districts, the ‘premiers crus’ of the Cognac region. 1978L. Pryor Viper (1979) ii. 31 The Long Beach race..the United States' only true road race..lacks the premier cru quality of Monaco. |