The 1855 Classification of Bordeaux Grands Crus

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1855 Ranking
  Famous, renowned, legendary, the Bordeaux Classification of 1855 is often talked about. But do you know what it means? Below, we've summarized the history of the famous 1855 Classification and why it was created. With this article, this classification will no longer hold any secrets for you! On the occasion of the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1855 and at the request of Napoleon III, the Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce called on wine brokers... Read more

What's new in the Saint-Emilion Grands Crus Classification! Update 2022

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Today, Comptoir des Millésimes presents the new official 2022 classification of the great growths of AOC Saint-Émilion, a highly reputed appellation in the Bordeaux wine world. Enjoy your tasting. To sum up, here "s what you need to know: 14 "premiers grands crus classés", including 2 with the A distinction. 71 "grands crus classés", 13 leaving the classification, including 5 boycotted. > Find all our Saint-Emilion Grands Crus classés The new official Classification of Grands Crus... Read more

Château Cheval Blanc & Château Ausone leave the rankings!

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? Today, the Comptoir des Millésimes team brings you a hot topic in the wine world! It's not a rumor, but a fact: two of the Saint-Emilion appellation's great leaders have refused to submit an application to take part in the 2022 St Emilion wine classification! Why and how? Let us explain! > Find our Saint Emilion grands crus in stock What ranking do Ausone and Cheval Blanc have today ?... Read more

Pomerol wine rankings: Robert Parker's top Pomerol wines

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Comptoir des millésimes today presents its classification of the great wines of Pomerol. The Pomerol appellation has never been officially classified, and does not appear in the official 1855 classification of Bordeaux's great wines. So today, we offer you a classification of Pomerol wines that we have drawn up ourselves. This is not an official classification, but it does give you a good idea of the work done by these châteaux over the last 20 years. The principle is simple: wines are judged on... Read more