The 1855 classification still shapes Bordeaux wine identity

The classification established in 1855 remains the fundamental reference for Bordeaux wines nearly two centuries later.

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This historic system defined the hierarchy of estates and continues to influence prices and château reputations.

The classification reflects production traditions dating back to the Napoleonic era and still structures the Bordeaux market.

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