There are about 600 of these, and they vary greatly in quality; many are amazing, and some are good or better than Grand Cru.

• A. Grand Cru Vineyards
• B. Premier (1er) Cru Vineyards
• C. Village Level Wine
• D. Regional Wine

Answer: (B)

In Burgundy, wine quality ranking is tied to specific vineyard sites. Premier Cru vineyards sit between village-level wines and Grand Cru in prestige. There are about 600 Premier Cru climats, which explains why the quality varies widely: many of these sites produce wines of exceptional quality, and some can be so impressive that they rival or even surpass certain Grand Cru wines. The large number and the range in style and output reflect why Premier Cru can include both outstanding wines and some that are more modest. Grand Cru vineyards are a much smaller, more exclusive group; village-level wines come from broader village areas and are generally less uniform in quality; regional wines cover even larger areas without focusing on individual climats. So the description fits Premier Cru vineyards because it captures both the quantity and the potential to reach or exceed Grand Cru quality.