crus

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Today Marion produces a wide range of wines, from “basic” Bourgogne to grand crus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

The wine list ranged from grand crus to top producers’ “basic” Bourgognes, at prices close to or below U.S. retail.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

Burgundy has seven regional appellations, 44 villages, 662 vineyards designated as premier cru and 33 grands crus.

From Washington Post • Nov. 3, 2022

At the top were the grand crus, the glorious few in which the distinctive character of the vineyards transcended all other categories.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 14, 2022

Judging from a few casual dips into its contents, it will evidently afford him some interesting half-hours with the best crus.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, July 12, 1890 by Various