Cru Bourgeois Flashcards
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Introduce Cru Bourgeois to a table
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This classification, first established in 1932, recognizes the quality and value of red wines produced in the eight appellations of the Médoc region. This classification is subject to revisions.
The use of the term “Cru Bourgeois” dates back to the period during which Bordeaux’s prosperous bourgeois class acquired the Médoc’s best land parcels. These were therefore subsequently referred to as “Cru Bourgeois.”
Over 250 estates, most of which family-owned and operated, currently belong to the Crus Bourgeois Alliance and represent over 40% of the Médoc’s total production.
