1855 Classification

The 1855 Classification was a ranking system for Bordeaux's premier wine estates, created at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. It sorted the top châteaux into five levels (First to Fifth Growths) based on reputation and the perceived quality at that time. This classification remains largely unchanged today and influences Bordeaux wine trading and value. It helps consumers and collectors identify historically esteemed estates, though it doesn't guarantee current wine quality, which can vary over time.