Glossary

Cru Bourgeois

/kroo boor-ZHWAH/

Bordeaux classification tier below cru classe.

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Full Definition

Cru Bourgeois is a Bordeaux classification for chateaux not included in the 1855 Classification, covering estates in the Medoc. The classification has been controversial, disbanded, and reinstated multiple times. Currently, it includes three tiers: Cru Bourgeois, Cru Bourgeois Superieur, and Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel.

Related Terms

1855 classification bordeaux medoc

See Also

cru classe classification

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