Bordeaux's various classification systems can be confusing - movable and immovable, right bank and left bank, famous appellations like Pomerol without a ranking system, etc. The first and most famous classification dates back to 1855, while 2022 marked a new (and lively) ranking in Saint-Émilion. In this webinar, we'll discuss the history and developments of each classification, their significance as a quality marker, and whether classified growths that make up less than 5% of production are still worth all the fuss.
Agenda
Overview & History of classifications
Discussion w/ Corinne Ilić (Château Pichon Baron & Château Suduiraut) and Stephan von Neipperg (Château Canon la Gaffelière, Clos de L'Oratoire, La Mondotte)
Key Takeaways
Presenters
Bordeaux Wine School
Wendy Narby
Author, Guide & Accredited Bordeaux Educator
Flying wine educator, author of Bordeaux Bootcamp & The Drinking Woman's Diet.
@InsiderTasting @WendyNarby
Corinne ILIĆ
AXA Milllesimes' Communications and Digital Marketing Director
Corinne is Communications and Digital Marketing Director of Axa Millesimes, a group that owns vineyards across the world from Bordeaux to Burgundy, Porto to Hungary and California.
In Bordeaux, they own Château Pichon Baron in Pauillac and Chateau Suduiraut in Sauternes, both members of the 1855 classification and Château Pibran, that isn’t. Corinne is perfectly placed to share her view of the importance and the positioning of classified growths within a wine portfolio.
Stephan von Neipperg
Owner, Vignobles Comtes von Neipperg
Stephan is the owner of 6 Bordeaux properties including three within the latest 2022 Saint Emilion Classification, Chateau Canon La Gaffelière and La Mondotte both 1st growths and Clos de l’Oratoire Grand Cru Classé as well as properties in neighboring Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux and the Graves. His experience and opinions around this latest, and somewhat controversial, Classification will be of particular interest.