Laws Flashcards
What 3 areas does the 1855 classification apply to?
Medoc
Graves
Sauternes
What are the 4 1885 chateau based crus classes in Medoc?
Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Margaux
Latour
Mouton Rotheschild
What is the cru classe in Graves?
Chateaux Haut-Brion
What is the highest ranked in Sauternes?
Chateau d’Yquem
What is crus bourgeois awarded to?
Specific vintage
How many appellations does Boredaux have?
50
What type of wines does Graves awarded classifications to?
Red & white
What is the difference with Saint-Emilion classification?
It has 2 lists: Premier Grand Cru Classe A & B
Where do Cru Classes in Graves lie?
Pessac-Leognan
What is the separate appellation in Saint Emillion?
Saint Emillion Grand Cru
What is a separate classification within Saint Emillion Grand Cru?
Best chateaux
How often is the Saint Emillion Premier Grand Cru Classe reclassified?
10 years