Classified Growth wines from the Médoc (the 1855 ranking)

Classified Growth wines from the Médoc (the 1855 ranking)

Born from the will of Napoleon III for the 1855 Universal Exhibition, the Official Classification of Bordeaux Wines distinguished the finest wines. Among the Grands Crus Classés, the Médoc stands out for its exceptional red wines from the Margaux, Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, and Saint-Julien appellations (excluding Château Haut-Brion in Pessac-Léognan).

The hierarchy established in 1855 divided these wines 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 it has undergone only rare modifications since its creation, continues to be an essential reference for wine lovers and professionals.

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

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

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

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

The Grands 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 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, Châetau 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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