Bordeaux 1er Cru Classé 1855

The Bordeaux 1er Cru Classé 1855 wines represent the highest expression of prestige, heritage, and excellence in Bordeaux. Created at the request of Napoleon III for the Paris Universal Exhibition, the 1855 Classification ranked estates according to their reputation and market value, establishing a hierarchy that still defines Bordeaux today.

Among red wines, only five estates achieved the title of Premier Cru Classé: Château Lafite-Rothschild, Château Latour, Château Margaux, Château Haut-Brion, and later, Château Mouton-Rothschild (promoted in 1973). Each is an icon of terroir, craftsmanship, and history.

For sweet white wines, the spotlight shines on Château d’Yquem, the sole estate elevated to Premier Cru Supérieur, standing above the other classified Sauternes and Barsac crus.

More than 150 years later, these legendary names remain benchmarks for collectors and wine lovers worldwide. To taste a Bordeaux 1er Cru Classé is to experience the timeless elegance, depth, and refinement of Bordeaux at its very best.