Lieu-dit (France)
A term most often used when describing Burgundy and Alsace. It refers to a named vineyard which does not have Premier or Grand Cru appellation.
Loire
See my Loire Valley wine guide.
In theory, parcelling of the land into smaller lots (crus, lieu-dits or whatever you prefer to call them) has nothing to do with the wine market or any type of marketing for that matter.
 See also: Vineyard, Wine, Quality, Premier cru, Cru
  
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