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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 15 MIN

The Bordeaux Wine Classifications EXPLAINED (1855, Saint-Émilion, Crus Bourgeois & More)

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🗺️ The Bordeaux Wine Map: https://www.winemakersshow.com/shop/carte-vins-bordeaux 🎓 Learn wine, join the academy: https://academy.winemakersshow.com Bordeaux makes some of the most expensive wine on Earth, but its classification system is a labyrinth. In this video, I break down the 5 main Bordeaux classifications: the legendary 1855 Classification, the ever-changing Saint-Émilion ranking, the 1959 Graves Classification, the Crus Bourgeois of the Médoc, and the Crus Artisans. By the end, you'll know exactly what's on a Bordeaux label, and what it actually means. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📚CHAPTERS 📚 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Why Different Classifications? 02:09 The 1855 Classification 05:18 The Saint Emilion Classification 08:20 Graves classification 10:22 The Crus Bourgeois 12:33 The Crus Artisans 13:18 What about Pomerol? 14:00 Recap & Conclusion ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬🍷LINKS TO THE CLASSIFICATIONS🍷 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Grands Crus Classés de 1855: https://gcc-1855.fr/en/ Saint Emilien Crus Classés: https://vins-saint-emilion.com/bienvenue-dans-le-vignoble/grands-crus-classes/ Crus Classés de Graves: https://www.instagram.com/crusclassesdegraves/ Crus Bourgeois: https://www.crus-bourgeois.com/ Crus Artisans: https://crus-artisans.com/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⭐️ ABOUT ⭐️ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ My name is Antoine, and I’ve been passionate about wine for several years. I knew nothing at first, so I went out to meet the biggest figures in the industry and turned those encounters into a podcast that’s now listened to by over 100,000 people. I now share with you what I’ve learned, and I hope we embark together on a beautiful wine journey to discover the finest experiences. Follow us on our platforms: Website: https://winemakersshow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winemakersshow/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1J50w14nMbVRCnKSsQ4hEP Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@winemakersshow?sub_confirmation=1 ⚠️ ALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS FOUR YOUR HEALTH. CONSUME IN MODERATION. #Bordeaux #WineEducation #WineLoverHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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