crus
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Today Marion produces a wide range of wines, from “basic” Bourgogne to grand crus.
The southern part of the region and some smaller pockets of vineyards straddling the crus make up the larger appellations of Beaujolais and Beaujolais Villages, where the bulk of the region’s wine is produced.
From Washington Post
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
It makes a range of wines including several grand crus, the top of the Burgundy hierarchy.
From New York Times
But many producers use older oak barrels for their wines, mostly for the more ambitious premier and grand crus, but sometimes for village wines like these.
From New York Times
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