Classified Growths of the Medoc

Classified Growths of the Medoc

Born from Napoleon III's desire for the 1855 World's Fair, the Official Classification of Bordeaux wines distinguished the greatest wines. Among the Classified Growths, the Médoc shines with its exceptional red wines from the appellations Margaux, Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe and Saint-Julien (excluding Château Haut-Brion in Pessac-Léognan).

The classification established in 1855 divided these growths into five distinct levels, reflecting the reputation and market price of the wines at the time:

• First Growth

• Second Growth

• Third Growth

• Fourth Growth

• Fifth Growth

This classification system, although having undergone only rare modifications since its creation, continues to be an essential reference for wine enthusiasts and professionals.

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What makes the 1855 classification so important in the wine world?

The 1855 classification is crucial in the wine world because it established a hierarchy of the best Bordeaux wines, based on their reputation and quality at the time. This classification has influenced prices and perception of wines, and the Classified Growths are still among the most prestigious and sought-after. Although it has only been slightly modified since, it remains a strong symbol of the Bordeaux terroir and has inspired other classifications worldwide.

What is the role of "Crus Bourgeois" in relation to classified wines?

The Classified Growths of the Medoc are the most prestigious wines, classified since 1855 into five levels. Since 1932, the Crus Bourgeois have grouped together high-quality but unclassified wines, offering good value for money, often close to the Classified Growths, but at more affordable prices.

The great châteaux of the Medoc: 

Château Batailley, Château La Lagune, Château Chasse Spleen, Château Branaire Ducru, Château Talbot, Château Gruaud Larose, Château Giscours, Château Lafon Rochet, Château Grand Puy Ducasse, Château La Tour de By, Château Grand Puy Lacoste, Château Beychevelle, Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Leoville Poyferre, Château d'Issan, Château Clerc Milon, Château Lagrange, Château Pontet Canet, Château Brane Cantenac, Château Palmer, Château Margaux, Château Latour, Château Haut Brion, Château Rauzan Segla, Château Lascombes, Château Lynch Bages, Château Cantenac Brown, Château Haut Marbuzet, Château Leoville Barton, Château Duhart Milon, Château Cos d'Estournel, Château Calon Segur, Château Montrose, Château Boyd Cantenac, Château Pichon Longueville Baron, Château Ducru Beaucaillou, Château Rauzan Gassies, Château Haut Batailley, Château Leoville Las Cases, Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande,...

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