In February 2008, a format for the classification to be reintroduced was agreed by 180 estates from the defunct 2003 ranking, along with 95 new entrants. The revision demanded that estates adhere to a new set of production rules and independent quality testing in order to remain in the classification, and the terms Cru Bourgeois Supérieur or Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel would no longer be used.
In February 2008, a format for classifying wines was reintroduced after being abandoned in 2003.  This involved 180 estates from the previous ranking agreeing to new rules and quality testing standards. The terms "Cru Bourgeois Supérieur" or "Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel" were no longer used.