Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855

The Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855 is a historic ranking that categorized Bordeaux’s top estates based on reputation, trading prices, and quality at the time. These estates, called “crus,” were divided into five levels, with the highest being Premier Cru (First Growth). This classification primarily applies to the Médoc region and Sauternes, and it has remained largely unchanged, influencing perceptions of quality and prestige in Bordeaux wine for over a century. It helps consumers identify some of the most renowned and historically significant wineries, though it mainly reflects past reputation rather than recent performance.