Definitions for "Cru Class"
(France) The upper classification for the châteaux of the Médoc, laid down in 1855. It is divided into five tiers, from Premier Cru Classé to Cinquieme Cru Classé. More details may be found here: Bordeaux classifications.
(Croo Clah-say) - Literally "classed growth," French legalese for a vineyard historically identified as being of exceptional quality.
French for classed growth