When drinking with wine lovers, some nouns are always mentioned, such as "Zhuang Ming wine", "1855 classification" and "Bordeaux red wine".

At some dinner parties, some people think that the red wine on the scene is not good, and they will say with disgust, "These red wines are too ordinary. Why not drink 1855?"

These wine lovers always mention the word "1855 classification".

What does this word mean?

Why do they appear so frequently?

Besides, why do they say this word in a adoring tone?

Let me, Mr. Zheng, answer these questions.

1855 classification, the full name is 1855 official classification of bordeaux wine 1855.

Specifically, it is actually a list, ranking 6 1 best wineries in Bordeaux, France, just like the "Ten Scenes of West Lake" in Hangzhou, which records the most beautiful scenery of ten West Lakes.

The famous Chteau Lafite-Rothschild is the first in this list.

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Let's talk about the origin of this "1855 classification" list!

After all, it is still a word of money.

Bordeaux has always been a trading port of France. For thousands of years, a large number of French red wines have been exported from Bordeaux to Europe and all over the world. In particular, the rise of the British Empire directly promoted the prosperity of Bordeaux red wine.

From 65438 to 0855, the second World Expo was held in Paris, France. At that time, Charles Louis Napolé on Bonaparte was in power in France. He loves money like a dog. In the past, fairs in France were free. Now, he wants tickets for the Paris World Expo and sells them at a high price.

Even the tickets have to make money, and the French emperor will not let go of the cash cow Bordeaux red wine. He decided to promote Bordeaux red wine to the world and earn money from people all over the world, and ordered the Bordeaux Wine Merchants Association to make a list and select the best red wine and winery in Bordeaux.

This is a ranking list based on the strength of wineries, folk word of mouth and various evaluations.

The "1855 classification" list has been formally appointed. After the promotion of the Paris World Expo, the popularity of Bordeaux red wine has been greatly improved, and France has made great profits.

Later, even after the World Expo, this list continued to be respected and admired, and became the cornerstone of the global wine trade. In the future, when red wine enters the financial field, red wine futures will be derived.

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In the judging list of 1855, a total of 57 wineries were selected, which were divided into five grades, from the first to the fifth.

Lafite, Margaux, Latour, King Hou Bo and Mouton (joined in 1973) are listed as first-class villages.

People often say "five top Bordeaux wineries" and "five famous Bordeaux wines" when drinking red wine, which refer to the five best wineries in "1855 grading system".

The selected winery, named Leji Village, ranks among the ranks, just like the Monkey King, who was named Doufo after learning Buddhist scriptures in the Western Heaven and was listed as one of the 35 Buddhas.

"1855 grading" is also called Medoc grading system.

The famous Bordeaux producing areas are Mdoc, Graf, Saint Emilion, Pomelo, Su Dai and so on.

Many people think that the "1855 classification" list represents the whole Bordeaux red wine, but in fact, the list is only selected as a sub-producing area by Medoc, accounting for only one tenth of Bordeaux's area.

Bordeaux has several grading system lists, but their fame and status are not as big as "1855 grading".

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"1855 grading system" is also a list of red wines.

The selected red wine is mainly made of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Of course, the proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon is the largest, which will exceed 50%.

The red wine in the "1855 classification" list is strong and magnificent, just like those social mainstream elites with "Chinese characters" in real life.

It has rich aroma, full body, mellow taste and long aftertaste, and it takes one hour to sober up. It is most suitable for "big meat" foods such as beef and mutton.

Moreover, the aging potential is extremely strong, and it tastes better if it is stored casually for ten or twenty years.

Those rich bosses always like to collect red wine on the "1855 rating" list, and non-elderly people don't drink it.

Since the birth of "1855 classification", this list has been sought after by wine lovers all over the world for more than 160 years, and has been recognized by mainstream people all over the world.

This is why we often see "1855" red wine at many high-end banquets (many will write "grand cru class en 1855" on the wine label, as shown in the circle above).

Why do I always say that "in the'1855 grading system', the best gift for distinguished people is red wine".

Because, like Maotai, "1855 grading" red wine symbolizes identity and status.

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The "1855 rating" list has undergone many years of changes, with little change.

Over the past hundred years, some wineries have declined, some wineries have prospered, and the original quality rankings have also been substantially different. Many experts call for revision, but there is still no big change (although the number has changed from 57 to 6 1).

The only major adjustment was in 1973. With the approval of the President, Mu Tong Winery was upgraded from a second-class winery to a first-class winery, and gained an equal position with Lafite and Margaux.

To some extent, the "1855 classification" list is like the secret recipe of fried chicken in the hands of Grandpa KFC, and it is the "treasure of the town hall" of Bordeaux wine merchants. Change will involve too many established benefits distribution, which will affect the whole body. And just like the selection of well-known domestic brands, the sales volume will be very different if they are selected or not.

"1855 classification" is also a "holy list" in the hearts of wine lovers all over the world. How many wine lovers are determined to drink all 6 1 listed wineries?

I'm only half drunk, and I still need to work hard!

The status and charm of "1855 classification" can be seen.