First growth (French premier cru) status refers to a classification of wines of the Bordeaux region.
GROWTH
A term for a particular wine or type of wine. Translation of Cru.
GRUNER VELTLINER
A white grape popular in Austria that makes lean, fruity, racy wines.
First Growth. Chateaux Lafite Rothschild, Latour, Margaux, Haut-Brion and Mouton Rothschild.
Fortified. Wines with brandy or other spirits added, such as Port.
First growths
The five elite properties of the Medoc and Graves regions of *Bordeaux: Latour, Lafite, Haut-Brion, Mouton-Rothschild and Margaux, which were picked out as 'Premier Cru Classé' in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification (actually, ...
classed growth, classified growth, Anglicisation of cru classé. term used in Bordeaux for the 60 or so wine estates, or crus, that were included in the 1855 classification of top MÈdoc and Graves properties.
Classed growth
A literal translation of Cru Classé.
Clos (France)
Traditionally, a walled vineyard, although the term is much abused on wine labels.
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An area, or wine from that area, regarded as among the finest of a particular district or region.
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"Great growth" or "great classed growth." In France, legal terms for specific vineyards identified as historically producers of exceptional wine.
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A First Growth Bordeaux, France, producer, from the town of the same name. Sometimes used as an example of the why not to rely on the 1855 classification to rate wines.
Stage in the Growth Cycle in which the grape's colour begins to turn yellow (white grapes) or red (rated grapes).
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Cru
Translated growth or vineyard from French, this term is customarily used in quality classification.
Cuvee
A distinct lot of wine. Used to distinguish blends and special bottling.
Cru classé (Great Growth) : Classification of quality produced in Chateaux and Estates. Grands Crus Classés ranking from 1st to 5th grade are the best of the best! Visit " ".
Cru. Literally, a growth or a particular vineyard of merit.
Cru classé. a classified growth. A cru that has been formally recognized.
At pruning the two year old cane, and consequently much of this years growth, are completely removed.
Bud-break the first stage in the annual growth-cycle of the vine. ^ back to top
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Cabernet Sauvignon perhaps the most well-known of the Bordeaux varietals, it is responsible for some of the worlds richest, most complex red wines.
Cru (french): A growth or vineyard.
Cru Classé (French): A term which translates into English as "classed growth".
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Powdery mildew, also known as oidium, is a fungal disease that delays grapevine growth.
Pressing
Pressing is a way of extracting juice from crushed grapes by a mechanical device.
Pauillac: Home to three of the five 1st growths (Latour, Lafite-Rothschild and Mouton-Rothschild), seen by most as the most important commune of Haut-Medoc.
Rich soils should be avoided, leading as they do to excess vegetal growth. Choice of a suitable clone version is critical, as is careful vineyard pruning technique and planting density.
The term "hybrids" indicates that, unlike many of the naturally evolved vines, and crosses, covered above, two or more vine growths of different species have been crossed genetically by human intervention to produce a quite unique species that ...
Compared to the annual growth cycle of other Piedmontese grape varieties, Nebbiolo is one of the first varieties to bud and last variety to ripen with harvest taking place in mid to late October.
Although acid reduction is the most obvious result of the growth of lactic acid bacteria in wine, their action can also significantly modify the wine's aroma, flavour and mouthfeel.
Coupe of the vine shoots to regularize and balance the growth of the vine in order to control the productivity.
TANNAT
Black type of vine, product in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques and which gives very constructed wines, but fine and of good guard.
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Shows moderately vigorous growth and earlier wood and crop maturation than Cabernet Sauvignon. Recommended for grafting to the 3309 rootstock in New York state where it has shown good winter hardiness.
Shows vigorous growth and is late maturing. Members of the cépage are now thought to be descendants of the ancient Fié variety once common in the Loire region of France.
In red wine musts, the optimum colour extraction consistent with yeast growth occurs at about 22 to 28 C (72 to 82 F).
A wet winter followed by rain in the spring and early summer created vigorous growth followed by a long, cool growing season and late harvest in most of California.
Cinquièmes Crus Classés (Fifth Growths)
Château Pontet-Canet, Pauillac
Château Batailley, Pauillac
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Pauillac
Château Grand-Puy-Ducasse, Pauillac
Château Haut-Batailley, Pauillac
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Until late in the Industrial Revolution, the growth of the wine industry was almost entirely territorial and hardly at all technical. Wine making methods were passed on from mostly European traditions. In 1957, Industrialist-Diplomat James D.
Vigorous growth when rigorous cluster thinning techniques used on the secondary clusters of this prolific producer.
Passito di Pantelleria is currently very successful and its quality is in constant growth: a success which made it become among the most famous and appreciated sweet wines of Italy.
If you have big bucks, then Bordeaux is easy - you go after a "First Growth", "Second Growth", and so on, through "Fifth Growth".
" Some of the finest wineries in the world, from Caymus in California to first growth Château Lafite-Rothschild in Bordeaux produce other wines made from grapes that are not as high quality as those used in their showcase wine.
Cuttings are taken only from last year's growth (never two-year old wood) and are a convenient way to store and handle the vine buds. It is the buds on the cutting that have the ability to begin new vine growth next year.
Grand Cru or "Great Growth" in French: Referring to the most notable vineyards within the appellations of Alsace or the of Cõte d' Or in the Burgundy regions of France.
0 - it can encourage growth of spoilage forms of lactic acid bacteria. Leuconostoc Oenos is normally the only lactic acid bacteria inducing MLF in lower pH wines (<3.5).
The primary objective of vine (canopy) management is to create a balance between the vine’s vegetative growth and its fruit development.
Its presence in wine is usually derived as metabolite from the growth of filamentous actinomycetes such as Streptomyces, and moulds such as Botrytis cinerea and Penicillium expansum, on grapes.
Grapes must be harvested carefully, for the proper amount of fungal growth must be present on each bunch. Often harvests are done in several sweeps, picking out the correct grapes on each pass.
Premier cru: French for "first growth;" a high-quality vineyard but one not as good as grand cru.
Press: A machine that extracts juice from grapes (fr. fouloir, pressoir); the process by which grape juice is extracted prior to fermentation.
Grand Cru
French term for "growth". It historically refers to the best vineyard sites.
Grape juice
Grape juice is obtained from crushing grapes. The juice, or must, is then fermented and made into wine.
Vine
The vine has an upright, leafy growth with deeply indented, distinctive 5-lobed glossy leaves which have a downy mauve-coloured underside. The flowers are produced comparatively late and the berry yield is regular but usually low.
May be the oldest known grape, having a documented history of growth around the Mediterranean for many centuries. Should not be confused with the Muscat of Alexandria, the grape with a similar ancient history of growth around the Mediterranean.
Premier Cru (preh-m'yay crew)
first growth; refers specifically to some of the best individual vineyards in Bordeaux and Burgundy
Puligny-Montrachet (poo-lee-nyee mon-rah-shay)
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Magnesium
Needed for the growth of the yeast, but it is present in most ingredients. Usually added as Epsom salts in small doses.
Magnum
A large bottle equivalent to two standard bottles.
Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé (GrahN Crew Clah-say) - "Great growth" or "great classed growth." In France, legal terms for specific vineyards identified as historically producers of exceptional wine.
Many other illustrious figures in history also contributed to the growth of the wine's reputation, chief among whom was Count Camillo Benso di Cavour. Cavour used to give dinners at which the wine was featured.
Loam: A soil containing a mixture of clay, silt and sand that is best for the growth of most plants. Loam is not necessarily ideal for viticulture, as it can encourage excessive growth.
An easy way to promote growth of the yeast is to take a cup of the honey water mixture and introduce the yeast to it in a small container. This will give the yeast time to multiply and ensures a better start.
cru
A French term that has been translated to mean “growth.' The French use it to mean “vineyard.'
depth
Refers to the richness of flavor in a wine. Do the flavors seem rich and multifaceted, or thin and simple?
Sulfer Dioxide
The compound used to inhibit the growth of unwanted microorganisms and to stop browning in wine.
Supple
A term meaning fluid in texture in the mouth, without any sharpness or roughness.
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The abbreviation for Lactobacillus, a family of bacteria. Lactobacillus acidophilus ...Continue Reading ...
Sulfur Dioxide: A compound used to inhibit the growth of undesirable microorganisms and inhibit browning. It gives an unpleasant match stick odor to wine when present in noticeable quantities.
Cru: French word for "growth". Superior growths are classified by several names including Grand Cru and Premier Cru.
Riesling is one of the wine world's "new" sweethearts, enjoying double-digit market growth and culinary affections worldwide. Its food pairing versatility and refreshing palate appeal are among the top reasons for this renewed love affair.
Researchers at UCLA have recently found that the polyphenols in red wine will slow the growth of proteins in the brain that form some of the compounds associated with Alzheimer's.
Cru
A French term meaning growth that is used in classifying vineyards. Often, but not always, grand cru refers to the best wine.
Curve imposed upon a climbing stem by cutting and folding in order to encourage fruit growth.
Aroma :
Also known as fruit, flavour or bouquet, the aromas are the smells given off by the wine.
Humidity
High humidity can be a problem in the vineyard as it can encourage fungal growth at certain levels. Consistent humidity levels are important when maturing wine or spirits in cellars.
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