The red wine culture in the Bordeaux region of France has a long history and is famous for its high-quality and unique flavor. In the Bordeaux red wine culture, there is a word that attracts much attention—"Grand Cru Classe", which represents the excellent wineries and red wines of different levels in the Bordeaux region.
Next, HongKong Wineretailer Supreme will reveal to you what a "Grand Cru Classe" is, and briefly introduce the uniqueness of the top five Bordeaux wineries.
The meaning of Grand Cru Classe
The Grand Cru Classe first appeared in the "Exposition Universelle" held in Paris in 1855. In order to let wine lovers all over the world know more about the high-quality French wines, the then French King Napoleon III ordered each production area to sell wines to each winery. Grading.
The Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce and Industry, established in 1705, selected the best local wines according to the price of the wine (the price at that time represented reputation and quality), and also launched two levels of wine, Médoc and Sauternes, and this level is called Grand Cru Classe.
Top five Bordeaux chateaux with "first growth" status
● Chateau Lafite: Founded in the 19th century, Chateau Lafite is located in the Pauillac region of Bordeaux, France. Its wines usually have a complex and elegant wine body structure, and emit aromas such as blackcurrant, smoke, and tobacco .
● Chateau Latour: Chateau Latour is also located in the Pauillac region of Bordeaux, France, and its history can be traced back to the 14th century. The red grapes of Chateau Latour often have aromas of black fruit, smoke, minerals, vanilla, etc., showing a thick and complex wine body structure.
● Château Margaux: Established in the 17th century, Château Margaux is located in Margaux, Bordeaux, France. This area is famous for its combination of mild climate and excellent soil, which provides unique conditions for the production of its red wine. Most of the red wines of Château Margaux exude charming aromas such as red fruits, flowers and spices, bringing a very charming sensory experience to the taster.
● Château Aubrien: Established in the 16th century, Château Aubrien is located in the famous wine estate in Pessac, France. More complex and balanced flavours. In addition, its white wines are often praised for their fresh flavors, citrus and mineral aromas.
● Mouton Chateau: Mouton Chateau invites different artists to design wine bottle labels every year, making its wine more artistic and cultural. The red wines of Chateau Mouton usually exude a rich aroma of black fruit, vanilla, smoke and toast, showing a combination of vitality and elegance.
Overall, these five wineries not only represent the top wine-producing regions in the Bordeaux region of France, but their red wines also enjoy excellent reputation and collection value. Therefore, whether you are a first-time taster or a veteran, exploring the red wines of the top five Bordeaux wineries will be an unforgettable wine journey.
