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Bordeaux Wine Classification
- When
- 1855
- Where
- Exposition Universelle
Napoleon III requested a classification for Bordeaux wines for the exposition, resulting in the 1855 Official Classification.
For the exposition, Napoleon III requested a classification system for France's best Bordeaux wines to be on display for visitors from around the world. This specific request led to the creation of the important Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855.
Sources
- Exposition Universelle (1855) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-15
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