The Grands Crus Classes classification was created in 1855 to award official recognition to the most exceptional wines of the Medoc and Sauternes.

Today, it remains the ultimate reference and a universal standard m the wine world. In recent years, these Bordeaux wine estates have undergone a veritable revolution, adopting new methods such as organic or biodynamk winemaking, installing cutting-edge technology, and entrusting the renovation of their cellars and vinification rooms to world-class architects, all in the quest for perfection.

Legendary wine critic Hugh Johnson and renowned French journalist Franck Ferrand take readers inside the domaines, recounting the fascinating history of the world's finest wines. With suggested food and wine pairings, an essay on the exceptional Bordeaux terroir, a guide to the vintages since 1855, and an address book for visitors to the vineyards, this handsome volume is an essential reference for wine aficionados.