Sauternes Classification - First Growth

Sauternes Classification - First Growth

First Growths of the Sauternes classification. 

The 1855 classification was created in 1855 at the request of Napoleon III. It distinguishes on one side the classification of red wines (all from the Médoc except for Château Haut Brion from Pessac Léognan), and on the other the classification of sweet white wines. The classification of sweet white wines, all from Sauternes and Barsac, is composed of 3 categories: Premier Cru Supérieur (Château d'Yquem is the only one), First Growths and Second Growths.

The First Growths of 1855 include 11 châteaux: Château Climens, Château Coutet, Château Guiraud, Château Clos Haut Peyraguey, Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey, Château Rayne-Vigneau, Château Suduiraut, Château La Tour Blanche, Château Rieussec, Château Rabaud Promis, Château Sigalas-Rabaud.

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