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Who created the 1855 Grand Cru Classe?
Who created the 1855 Grand Cru Classe?
Napoleon III
How many valid classification systems are in place in Bordeaux?
How many valid classification systems are in place in Bordeaux?
5
What are the recognized wine classifications in Bordeaux?
What are the recognized wine classifications in Bordeaux?
The 1855 Grand Cru Classe, The Graves classification, The Saint-Emilion classification, The Crus Bourgeois du Medoc classification, The Crus Artisans classification
What are the top quality districts for Bordeaux?
What are the top quality districts for Bordeaux?
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Which wines were included in the 1855 Grand Cru Classe?
Which wines were included in the 1855 Grand Cru Classe?
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The structure for the 1855 Grand Cru Classe includes ____, ____, ____, ____, and ____.
The structure for the 1855 Grand Cru Classe includes ____, ____, ____, ____, and ____.
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Which is the only Bordeaux wine to be classified twice?
Which is the only Bordeaux wine to be classified twice?
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What is the criteria for the Graves classification?
What is the criteria for the Graves classification?
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What is the structure of the Graves classification?
What is the structure of the Graves classification?
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How many Crus are in the Graves classification?
How many Crus are in the Graves classification?
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How many Crus are in the Saint-Emilion classification?
How many Crus are in the Saint-Emilion classification?
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What is the structure of the Saint-Emilion classification?
What is the structure of the Saint-Emilion classification?
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What is the criteria for the Saint-Emilion classification?
What is the criteria for the Saint-Emilion classification?
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What is the structure of the Crus Bourgeois classification?
What is the structure of the Crus Bourgeois classification?
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What is the criteria for the Crus Bourgeois classification?
What is the criteria for the Crus Bourgeois classification?
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What are the eight Médoc appellations under the Crus Bourgeois classification?
What are the eight Médoc appellations under the Crus Bourgeois classification?
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How many Crus are in the Crus Bourgeois classification?
How many Crus are in the Crus Bourgeois classification?
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What is the structure of the Crus Artisans?
What is the structure of the Crus Artisans?
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What is the criteria for the Crus Artisans classification?
What is the criteria for the Crus Artisans classification?
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How many Crus are in the Crus Artisans classification?
How many Crus are in the Crus Artisans classification?
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What does AOP mean?
What does AOP mean?
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What does IGP mean?
What does IGP mean?
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Study Notes
1855 Grand Cru Classe
- Created by Napoleon III for the 1855 World's Fair in Paris.
- Includes 5 quality tiers with a total of 88 wineries.
- Only features red wines from Médoc, sweet white wines from Sauternes and Barsac, along with one Graves red cru.
- Structure consists of Premier Crus, Deuxiemes Crus, Troisiemes Crus, Quatriemes Crus, and Cinquiemes Crus.
- Chateau Haut-Brion is the only wine classified twice, in both Graves and 1855 categories.
Classification Systems in Bordeaux
- Five valid classification systems recognized:
- 1855 Grand Cru Classe
- Graves classification
- Saint-Emilion classification
- Crus Bourgeois du Medoc classification
- Crus Artisans classification
Bordeaux Wine Districts
- Top quality districts include Médoc, Graves, Sauternes, Barsac, Saint-Emilion, and Pomerol.
Graves Classification
- Based on municipality and wine type (red or white).
- Single classification level without hierarchy featuring 16 Crus.
Saint-Emilion Classification
- Comprises 82 Crus, structured into Premiers Grands Crus classés and Grands Crus classés.
- Reviewed every ten years by the INAO.
Crus Bourgeois Classification
- Includes Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, Cru Bourgeois Superieures, and Cru Bourgeois.
- Evaluates quality and value of red wines from eight Médoc appellations:
- Médoc
- Haut-Médoc
- Listrac
- Moulis
- Margaux
- Saint-Julien
- Pauillac
- Saint-Estèphe
- Contains 240 to 260 properties; classification lasts for five years.
Crus Artisans Classification
- Features a single classification level, positioned below Cru Bourgeois.
- Consists of 36 Crus, assessing quality and value of red wines from one of the eight Médoc appellations.
Wine Classification Terms
- AOP: Appellation d'Origine Protégée, indicating wine originates from a regulated region.
- IGP: Indication Géographique Protégée, a quality category ranking between Vin de France and AOP.
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Test your knowledge on the Bordeaux wine classification systems, including the prestigious 1855 Grand Cru Classe and various other classifications like Graves and Saint-Emilion. Explore important wine districts and their characteristics through this quiz.
