Bordeaux - Classifications

Question 1

What is Cru Classe based on?

Answer 1

Prices being achieved for an estate’s wine from Haut-Medoc and Chateau Haut-Brion in Graves

Question 2

1855 classification includes? (3)

Answer 2

60 leading properties

Ranked from 1st growth to 5th growth

All from Medoc and one from Graves

Question 3

What is the 1959 Graves Classification?(4)

Answer 3

16 chateaux

Red and white wine

All in Pessac-Léognan

Based on price, fame and quality taste test

Question 4

Examples of Premier Grand Cru Classe A wineries in St Emilion?

Answer 4

Chateau Pavie

Previously Chateau Chevalier Blanc and Chateau Angelus but they have left

Question 5

Name the three tiers of Crus Bourgeois du Medoc?

Answer 5

1. Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel
2. Cru Bourgeois Superior
3. Cru Bourgeois