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What does 'Chateau' refer to in the context of Bordeaux?
What does 'Chateau' refer to in the context of Bordeaux?
- Castle or grand manor house built on many Bordeaux properties (correct)
- A type of grape
- A wine classification
- A region in France
What are Negociants?
What are Negociants?
Class of middlemen that buy juice or wine from small farms and blend it under their own label.
What does 'En Primeur' mean?
What does 'En Primeur' mean?
In futures
What is the Bordeaux Classification of 1855?
What is the Bordeaux Classification of 1855?
Which bank is not included in the Bordeaux classification and why?
Which bank is not included in the Bordeaux classification and why?
How many red wines are included in the Bordeaux classification of 1855?
How many red wines are included in the Bordeaux classification of 1855?
How many levels are in the Bordeaux classification?
How many levels are in the Bordeaux classification?
What does 'Crus' refer to?
What does 'Crus' refer to?
What is the top level of Bordeaux classification?
What is the top level of Bordeaux classification?
Which chateaux are in the first growth?
Which chateaux are in the first growth?
Which chateau was moved to the first growth from the second growth in 1973?
Which chateau was moved to the first growth from the second growth in 1973?
Sweet wines also classified in 1855 listed __ second growths, __ first growths, and __ superior growth.
Sweet wines also classified in 1855 listed __ second growths, __ first growths, and __ superior growth.
What is the superior growth chateau for sweet wines?
What is the superior growth chateau for sweet wines?
The classification is for the _______ not the vineyard.
The classification is for the _______ not the vineyard.
What is the commune of Chateau Haut-Brion?
What is the commune of Chateau Haut-Brion?
What is the commune of Chateau Lafite-Rothschild?
What is the commune of Chateau Lafite-Rothschild?
What is the commune of Chateau Latour?
What is the commune of Chateau Latour?
What is the commune of Chateau Margaux?
What is the commune of Chateau Margaux?
What is the commune of Chateau Mouton-Rothschild?
What is the commune of Chateau Mouton-Rothschild?
List all communes with classified chateaus from North to South.
List all communes with classified chateaus from North to South.
When were Graves chateaux classified?
When were Graves chateaux classified?
How many properties are in the Graves classification?
How many properties are in the Graves classification?
What kinds of wine are ranked in Graves?
What kinds of wine are ranked in Graves?
What is the one level of Graves?
What is the one level of Graves?
What is the one Graves wine listed in the 1855 classification that is also on the Graves list?
What is the one Graves wine listed in the 1855 classification that is also on the Graves list?
What is the only classification system on the right bank?
What is the only classification system on the right bank?
When was St.Emilion Grand Cru Classe established?
When was St.Emilion Grand Cru Classe established?
How often does St.Emilion require reclassification?
How often does St.Emilion require reclassification?
What caused changes after the 2006 reclassification?
What caused changes after the 2006 reclassification?
What are the two categories for classification of chateauxs in the St.Emilion Grand Cru appellation?
What are the two categories for classification of chateauxs in the St.Emilion Grand Cru appellation?
Only producers in what AOC are eligible for consideration as grand cru classe estates?
Only producers in what AOC are eligible for consideration as grand cru classe estates?
What must St.Emilion Grand Cru AOC growers meet to theoretically achieve grand cru classe status?
What must St.Emilion Grand Cru AOC growers meet to theoretically achieve grand cru classe status?
As of 2012, how many producers presently have premier grand cru classe status?
As of 2012, how many producers presently have premier grand cru classe status?
Flashcards
Château
Château
A castle or grand manor, often associated with Bordeaux estates, especially in the Médoc region.
Négociant
Négociant
A middleman who buys wine from small producers, blends them, and markets them under their own brand/labels, sometimes also including quantities from cooperatives.
En Primeur
En Primeur
Selling top Bordeaux wines years before they're bottled to increase cash flow for producers.
Bordeaux Classification of 1855
Bordeaux Classification of 1855
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Right Bank Wines
Right Bank Wines
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Crus (or Growths)
Crus (or Growths)
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Premier Cru
Premier Cru
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First Growth Châteaux
First Growth Châteaux
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Cru Classé
Cru Classé
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St. Emilion Grand Cru Classé
St. Emilion Grand Cru Classé
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Grand Cru Classé
Grand Cru Classé
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Premier Grand Cru Classé
Premier Grand Cru Classé
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Study Notes
Bordeaux Wine Classification Overview
- Château refers to a castle or grand manor, typically associated with Bordeaux estates, especially in the Médoc region.
- Négociants act as middlemen who purchase wine from small producers to blend and market under their labels, including larger quantities from cooperatives.
- En Primeur means "in futures," where top Bordeaux wines are sold years before bottling, aiding cash flow for producers.
- The Bordeaux Classification of 1855 established a hierarchy of wine quality, representing châteaux based on bottle prices at the time.
Classification Details
- The Right Bank wines were excluded from the 1855 classification due to lower prestige.
- The classification features 61 red wines, organized into 5 crus or growths.
- Crus denote levels of classification, with Premier Cru being the highest tier, referred to as "first growth."
First Growth Châteaux
- First growth châteaux include Haut-Brion (Pessac), Lafite-Rothschild (Pauillac), Latour (Pauillac), Margaux (Margaux), and Mouton-Rothschild (Pauillac).
- Mouton-Rothschild was promoted from the second growth to the first in 1973, marking a rare reclassification event.
Sweet Wines Classification
- The sweet wine classification included 14 second growths, 11 first growths, and a single superior growth, Chateau d'Yquem, known for its excellence.
Château and Commune Associations
- Château Haut-Brion is located in Pessac.
- Château Lafite-Rothschild, Château Latour, and Château Mouton-Rothschild are all in Pauillac.
- Château Margaux is situated in the commune of Margaux.
Classified Communes
- Communes with classified châteaux from north to south are St-Estèphe, Pauillac, St-Julien, Haut-Médoc, Margaux, and Pessac.
Graves Classification
- Graves châteaux were classified in 1953 and again in 1959, with a total of 16 properties in the classification.
- The classification encompasses red, white, or both types of wines, and the single level of classification is known as Cru Classé.
St. Emilion Grand Cru Classe
- The only classification system on the Right Bank is the St. Emilion Grand Cru Classe, established in 1954, requiring re-evaluation every 10 years.
- Following the 2006 reclassification, a new evaluation system was introduced in 2010, with updates published in 2012.
- Categories in St. Emilion include Grand Cru Classé and Premier Grand Cru Classé, with eligibility limited to producers within the St-Emilion Grand Cru AOC.
Producers and Standards
- St. Emilion Grand Cru AOC can be achieved by meeting higher viticultural standards, with a total of 82 producers holding Premier Grand Cru Classé status as of 2012.
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This quiz features flashcards focusing on essential terms related to the Bordeaux 1855 classifications. Learn the meanings of key words such as 'Chateau' and 'Negociants' in the context of Bordeaux wine production. Perfect for students of wine studies or enthusiasts looking to deepen their knowledge.
