The 1855 classification of Bordeaux wines, rooted in Napoleon III's submissions of French products for the World's Fair of that year, is a guide to appreciating Bordeaux wines. The classification has resulted in a hierarchy of the finest wine-producing properties in Bordeaux, with only 61 of over 5000 producers holding the cru class rating.
The 1855 classification of Bordeaux wines, rooted in Napoleon III's submissions of French products for the World's Fair of that year, is a guide to ap...
