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Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855

Established in 1855 at the request of Napoleon III for the Paris International Exposition (« Exposition Universelle »), highlighting products considered as the pride of France, the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855 represents the elite of french wines.
These great wines are divided...

Established in 1855 at the request of Napoleon III for the Paris International Exposition (« Exposition Universelle »), highlighting products considered as the pride of France, the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855 represents the elite of french wines.
These great wines are divided into 5 categories for red wine, from First Growth such as Château Lafite Rothschild or Château Margaux, to Fifth Growth like Château Pontet-Canet or Château Lynch Bages.

Regarding white wines, only Sauternes and Barsac syrupy wines are taken into account, Château d'Yquem being their flagship. Irremovable classification giving these staple wines an international outreach, au-droit-de-bouchon.com offers you a wide selection of Bordeaux Grands Crus Classé, 100% in stock, regularly updated with new arrivals, available in singles, ready for shipping within 48h and delivery-free for orders over 300€.

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