The Bordeaux Wine Classifications
Bordeaux first introduced the concept of wine classification in 1855 under Napoleon III for the Universal Exposition in Paris, and it now serves as an expression of quality and prestige worldwide. The concept and value of the crus classés (“classified growths”) exemplifies the blending of a terroir’s distinctive characteristics and dedicated human intervention over many generations to ensure excellence.
There are several classifications in Bordeaux, including (in order of seniority);
1855 Classification of the Médoc
The Graves Classification
The Saint-Emilion Classification
The Cru Bourgeois de Médoc Classification
It should be highlighted that a wine or appellation can still be amazing even if it is not officially classified – as in the example of Pomerol.
Thanks to our founder’s strong and longstanding relations with both the top Châteaux and wine merchants in Bordeaux over the last 30 years, we have been able to curate an exquisite and extensive portfolio of these prestigious and highly sought after Bordeaux wines, unmatched anywhere in the United States.
MI SA IS PROUD TO I NC LUDE THE S E PRE STI G IOUS WI NES I N OUR STANDARD PORTFOL I O (AMONG SO MANY OTHERS ) :
Château Haut-Brion 1st Grand Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan
Château Lafite-Rothschild 1st Grand Cru Classé Pauillac
Château Latour 1st Grand Cru Classé Pauillac
Château Margaux 1st Grand Cru Classé Margaux
Château Mouton Rothschild 1st Grand Cru Classé Pauillac
Château d’Yquem Premier Cru Supérieur Sauternes
Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte Grand Cru Classé de Graves Pessac-Léognan
Château Angelus Premier Grand Cru Classé A Saint-Emilion-Grand Cru Château Cheval Blanc Premier Grand Cru Classé A Saint-Emilion- Grand Cru
Château Pavie Premier Grand Cru Classé A Saint-Emilion-Grand Cru
Château Petrus Pomerol
Château Le Pin Pomerol