Crme de la crme (5)
I believe the answer is:
elite
'crme de la crme' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for elite that I've seen before include "Exclusive set" , "top drawer?" , "12 letters = 1 inch (type)" , "Best, privileged, group" , "Select part" .)