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The differences between Champagne Grand Cru and Champagne Premier Cru

The main difference between Champagne Grand Cru and Champagne Premier Cru lies in the classification of the villages of origin of the grapes . The villages of the Champagne region are classified according to the quality of the grapes they produce.

Only 17 villages hold the prestigious Grand Cru designation, while 44 villages are classified as Premier Cru. This classification is based on various factors, including terroir, climate, and the historical quality of the grapes produced.

Terroir and Quality of the Grapes

Grand Cru villages are recognized for having the best terroir conditions, which include calcareous soils excellent for viticulture and an ideal microclimate for ripening grapes.

Grapes from Grand Cru villages are considered to be of superior quality, which is often reflected in the complexity and depth of the wines produced.

Premier Cru villages, while offering excellent conditions, do not reach the level of excellence of Grand Crus, but still produce very high quality grapes.

Organoleptic characteristics

Grand Cru Champagnes are often characterized by greater complexity and aromatic depth than Premier Crus. They have a rich and varied bouquet, with notes of ripe fruit, spices, and a marked minerality. On the palate, they show a robust structure, a lively acidity balanced by a creamy texture, and a long persistence.

Premier Cru Champagnes , while high quality, tend to be slightly less complex than Grand Crus. They offer fresh and floral aromas, with notes of white fruit and citrus. On the palate, they stand out for the balance between freshness and creaminess, with a pleasant but often less marked persistence than Grand Crus.

Price and Prestige

Grand Cru Champagnes, due to their rarity and the superior quality of the grapes, tend to be more expensive and prestigious than Premier Crus. They are often considered the flagship of Champagne houses and are chosen for special occasions and celebrations.

Premier Cru Champagnes offer a high quality alternative, characterized by freshness and balance, making them an excellent choice for a wide range of occasions.

Champagne AOC Grand Cru Brut Cuvée 1 Tradition Jacques Rousseaux Laurier

Champagne AOC Grand Cru Brut Cuvée 1 Tradition Jacques Rousseaux Laurier

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39.90 €

per bottle (0,75 ℓ) 53.20 €/ℓ

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Regular price: 49.90 €

Champagne AOC Grand Cru Ambonnay Brut Rosé Cuvée 2 Secondé Simon Laurier

Champagne AOC Grand Cru Ambonnay Brut Rosé Cuvée 2 Secondé Simon Laurier

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43.90 €

per bottle (0,75 ℓ) 58.53 €/ℓ

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Regular price: 54.90 €

Champagne AOC Grand Cru Bouzy Nature Cuvée 4 Delavenne Laurier

Champagne AOC Grand Cru Bouzy Nature Cuvée 4 Delavenne Laurier

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47.90 €

per bottle (0,75 ℓ) 63.87 €/ℓ

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Regular price: 59.90 €

Champagne Brut Grand Cru AOC Femme de Champagne Duval-Leroy

Champagne Brut Grand Cru AOC Femme de Champagne Duval-Leroy

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139 €

per bottle (0,75 ℓ) 185.33 €/ℓ

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Champagne AOC Grand Cru Brut Cuvée 3 Blanc de Blancs Guy Charlemagne Laurier

Champagne AOC Grand Cru Brut Cuvée 3 Blanc de Blancs Guy Charlemagne Laurier

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51.90 €

per bottle (0,75 ℓ) 69.20 €/ℓ

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Regular price: 64.90 €

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Champagne AOC Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Bruno Paillard

Champagne AOC Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Bruno Paillard

0,75 ℓ, Gift box

86 €

per bottle (0,75 ℓ) 114.67 €/ℓ

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Champagne AOC Grand Cru Extra Brut Le Bout du Clos Jacques Selosse

Champagne AOC Grand Cru Extra Brut Le Bout du Clos Jacques Selosse

863 €

per bottle (0,75 ℓ) 1,150.67 €/ℓ

incl. VAT and taxes

Champagne AOC Grand Cru Brut Réserve Mailly

Champagne AOC Grand Cru Brut Réserve Mailly

51.90 €

per bottle (0,75 ℓ) 69.20 €/ℓ

incl. VAT and taxes

Champagne AOC Réserve Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Saintgybryen

Champagne AOC Réserve Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Saintgybryen

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42.80 €

per bottle (0,75 ℓ) 57.07 €/ℓ

for at least 6 bottles

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Regular price: 45 €

Champagne AOC Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Brut Egly-Ouriet

Champagne AOC Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Brut Egly-Ouriet

339 €

per bottle (0,75 ℓ) 452 €/ℓ

incl. VAT and taxes

Champagne AOC Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru 2015 Nicolas Feuillatte

Champagne AOC Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru 2015 Nicolas Feuillatte

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per bottle (0,75 ℓ) 74.53 €/ℓ

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Was: 62 €

Lowest price: 55.50 €

Champagne AOC Brut Grand Cru Réserve Mailly

Champagne AOC Brut Grand Cru Réserve Mailly

317 €

per bottle (3 ℓ) 105.67 €/ℓ

incl. VAT and taxes

Champagne Brut Grand Cru AOC Prélude Taittinger

Champagne Brut Grand Cru AOC Prélude Taittinger

0,75 ℓ, Gift box

78 €

per bottle (0,75 ℓ) 104 €/ℓ

incl. VAT and taxes

Champagne AOC Brut Grand Cru Spécial Club 2012 H. Goutorbe

Champagne AOC Brut Grand Cru Spécial Club 2012 H. Goutorbe

0,75 ℓ, Gift box

Quantity discount 5%

116 €

per bottle (0,75 ℓ) 154.67 €/ℓ

for at least 6 bottles

incl. VAT and taxes

Regular price: 122 €

Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Chouilly Grand Cru AOC Coste Beert Pierre Legras

Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Chouilly Grand Cru AOC Coste Beert Pierre Legras

52 €

per bottle (0,75 ℓ) 69.33 €/ℓ

incl. VAT and taxes

Champagne AOC Brut Premier Cru Grand Réserve Vilmart & Cie

Champagne AOC Brut Premier Cru Grand Réserve Vilmart & Cie

53.90 €

per bottle (0,75 ℓ) 71.87 €/ℓ

incl. VAT and taxes

Champagne AOC Grand Cru Brut Mélodie Secondé-Simon

Champagne AOC Grand Cru Brut Mélodie Secondé-Simon

78 €

per bottle (0,75 ℓ) 104 €/ℓ

incl. VAT and taxes

Champagne AOC Grand Cru Les Crayères Brut Nature 2019 Marguet

Champagne AOC Grand Cru Les Crayères Brut Nature 2019 Marguet

131 €

per bottle (0,75 ℓ) 174.67 €/ℓ

incl. VAT and taxes

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