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First Growth (French: Premier Cru) status is a classification of wines primarily from the Bordeaux region of France. The wines considered “best of the best” are assigned the rank of Premier Cru, with only five wines, Château Lafite Rothschild , Château Margaux , Château Haut-Brion , Château Latour , and Château Mouton Rothschild rated ...
Oct 14, 2014 · Learn about the history, quality and price of the five most prestigious wines of Bordeaux, ranked by Napoleon III in 1855. Compare Château Lafite Rothschild, Latour, Margaux, Haut-Brion and Mouton Rothschild in this handy infographic.
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Learn about the origins, classification and quality of the five First Growth Bordeaux wines: Lafite Rothschild, Latour, Margaux, Haut Brion and Mouton Rothschild. Discover their histories, profiles, images, tasting notes and comments.
Jun 4, 2020 · There are five châteaux in Bordeaux that truly need no introduction. Known as the first growths, or the premier cru classés, they are Haut-Brion, Lafite Rothschild, Mouton Rothschild, Latour and Margaux.
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May 8, 2023 · It became a first growth in 1973, after decades of lobbying by owner Philippe de Rothschild. It’s easy to question why it was not classified as a first growth. Remember, the classification was based on sale price, not necessarily the quality of the wine.
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Mar 5, 2018 · "First-growth" is the English translation of " premier cru ," and that designation is used in Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and elsewhere; you're probably familiar with " grand cru " as well, which is the top vineyard designation in Burgundy.
Nov 15, 2019 · First-growth Bordeaux wine is an official classification that ranks the most notable and high-quality producers in the region. There are only five producers that currently hold first-growth classification status: Château Haut-Brion. Château Lafite Rothschild. Château Latour. Château Margaux. Château Mouton Rothschild.
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