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What does 'Chateau' refer to in the context of Bordeaux?
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?
In futures
What is the Bordeaux Classification of 1855?
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Which bank is not included in the Bordeaux classification and why?
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How many red wines are included in the Bordeaux classification of 1855?
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How many levels are in the Bordeaux classification?
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What does 'Crus' refer to?
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What is the top level of Bordeaux classification?
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Which chateaux are in the first growth?
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Which chateau was moved to the first growth from the second growth in 1973?
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Sweet wines also classified in 1855 listed __ second growths, __ first growths, and __ superior growth.
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What is the superior growth chateau for sweet wines?
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The classification is for the _______ not the vineyard.
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What is the commune of Chateau Haut-Brion?
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What is the commune of Chateau Lafite-Rothschild?
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What is the commune of Chateau Latour?
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What is the commune of Chateau Margaux?
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What is the commune of Chateau Mouton-Rothschild?
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List all communes with classified chateaus from North to South.
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When were Graves chateaux classified?
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How many properties are in the Graves classification?
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What kinds of wine are ranked in Graves?
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What is the one level of Graves?
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What is the one Graves wine listed in the 1855 classification that is also on the Graves list?
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What is the only classification system on the right bank?
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When was St.Emilion Grand Cru Classe established?
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How often does St.Emilion require reclassification?
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What caused changes after the 2006 reclassification?
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What are the two categories for classification of chateauxs in the St.Emilion Grand Cru appellation?
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Only producers in what AOC are eligible for consideration as grand cru classe estates?
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What must St.Emilion Grand Cru AOC growers meet to theoretically achieve grand cru classe status?
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As of 2012, how many producers presently have premier grand cru classe status?
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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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