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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 ...

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   This article is a complete guide to the First Growth wines, wineries and chateau of Bordeaux. What we known of as the First Growth Bordeaux wines today, all share a long, colorful and sometimes connected history. The First Growths share histories dating back hundreds of years.

3. vinepair.com › wine-blog › five-famous-first-growthsThe Five Famous First Growths Of Bordeaux Compared ... - VinePair

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   Oct 14, 2014 · This handy infographic compares the world-famous five First Growth Wines of Bordeaux. Learn about all five of the first growths from the Medoc and Graves VinePair - Drinking Is Culture

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   How many first growths are there?

   • The classification ranked them within "growths," or crus, from first down to fifth. The original classification included four first-growths: Lafite-Rothschild, Latour, Margaux and Haut-Brion. In 1973, Mouton-Rothschild was elevated to first-growth (or premier cru) status, making a grand total of five first-growths.

   Can you explain what "first-growth" means? - Wine Spectator

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   Who owns the 5 first growths?

   • In other words, for a short period of time, all 5 First Growths were owned by just two families! Each of the properties were famous all over the world for their Bordeaux wine, long before they were classified as First Growth Bordeaux producers.

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   What is the difference between a first growth and a fifth growth?

   • Another way to look at this is, a First Growth is an A+, a Second Growth is an A-, a Third Growth is a B+, a Fourth Growth is a B and a Fifth Growth is a C+. With the exception of an A+ for the First Growths, the grades may or may not be applicable.

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   Jul 17, 2009 · The original classification included four first-growths: Lafite-Rothschild, Latour, Margaux and Haut-Brion. In 1973, Mouton-Rothschild was elevated to first-growth (or premier cru) status, making a grand total of five first-growths.

6. www.winespectator.com › articles › what-is-a-firstWhat is a "first-growth" wine? - Wine Spectator

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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.

7. www.vinovest.co › blog › first-growth-bordeauxWhat is First Growth Bordeaux? (The 5 Splendid Chateaux and ...

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   First growth or Premier Cru is the highest classification of Bordeaux wines. There are five First Growth wines, which are exalted as a league above all others in Bordeaux - Chateau Latour, Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Chateau Margaux, Chateau Haut Brion, and Château Mouton Rothschild.

8. www.wineenthusiast.com › culture › wineLegendary Bordeaux: The Stories of Bordeaux's First Growth ...

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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.