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The classification of the « Grands Crus Classés des Graves » is a historical classification of Bordeaux wines, specific to the Graves wine region, on the left bank of Bordeaux. 

This classification was created in 1953 and consecrates 14 properties. Revised only one time in 1959, there is no hierarchy within this classification. It designates both red and dry white wines. It is important to keep in mind that a Château that has been designated Grand Cru Classé for its red wines is not necessarily designated Cru Classé for its white wines. The reverse is also true. On the other hand, some Châteaux have both distinctions for their red and white wines. There are 6 of them:

Château Bouscaut, Château Carbonnieux, Domaine de Chevalier, Château Latour-Martillac, Château Malartic-Lagravière, Château Olivier. 

Another thing that can lead to confusion in this classifucations is the fact that all these domains are today in the appellation Pessac-Léognan, which was created in 1987. This appellation, which is more recent, includes all the Classified Crus of the Graves region. However, not all the Castles present in this appellation are Crus Classés des Graves. 

 To learn more about the appellation Pessac-Léognan click here (under construction).

Link of the official website of the Pessac-Léognan appellation : click-here

You will have the possibility to click on the name of the properties for a direct access of a special page about them on this blog (under construction).