Step into the elegant halls of history where Bordeaux's finest wines received a legendary ranking that continues to resonate through the corridors of time.
In 1855, under the auspices of Emperor Napoleon III and the glittering lights of the Paris Exposition Universelle, the Bordeaux Wine Classification system was unveiled. This episode explores the origins and implications of this classification. Discover how a system intended to showcase French viticulture to the world has influenced the global wine market, from 19th-century Paris to today's wine cellars around the globe.
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