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The 1855 Bordeaux Classification now includes five First Growth estates. List each estate and its official wine separately, then record the vintage, volume, fill level, closure and provenance bottle by bottle.
The 1855 Bordeaux Classification now includes five First Growth estates. List each estate and its official wine separately, then record the vintage, volume, fill level, closure and provenance bottle by bottle.
Core entries for the inventory
- 1. Château Lafite Rothschild
- 2. Château Latour
- 3. Château Margaux
- 4. Château Haut-Brion
- 5. Château Mouton Rothschild (promoted to First Growth in 1973)
What else to record for every entry
A classification does not establish the condition or current price of a particular vintage. Every bottle still requires its official wine name, vintage, volume, fill level, closure, labels, wooden case and provenance to be checked.
For “Bordeaux’s Five First Growth Estates: Wines, Vintages and Condition Records”, complete the condition and provenance fields item by item. Mark a missing component “not seen” and an unchecked field “pending verification”; do not let a blank imply completeness. Date and source every update separately, and retain earlier records so changes to the name, accessories or condition can be traced.
Frequently asked questions
Bordeaux’s five First Growth estates: is this a price ranking or a conclusion about appreciation?
No. The inventory is for checking names, versions, condition and provenance; it predicts neither a fixed price nor a financial return.
Bordeaux’s five First Growth estates: can a bottle without its original box or certificate still be included?
Yes. Record accessories seen and not seen separately, and do not describe the set as complete without evidence.
Bordeaux’s five First Growth estates: why should the inventory not consist solely of online images?
An online image may show a different vintage, region or version. Markings on the item and traceable provenance are the primary keys for the inventory.
Primary or authoritative sources
External sources help verify names, frameworks and timelines; they do not establish the authenticity, condition or value of an individual item.
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Verify the name before discussing price
For “Bordeaux’s Five First Growth Estates”, keep nicknames in the notes and use the formal name, identifier or vintage as the primary key. Add evidence to a comparable group only when version and condition match.
For “Bordeaux’s Five First Growth Estates: Wines, Vintages and Condition Records”, recheck the estate or producer, official wine, vintage, volume, fill level, closure, seepage, labels, wooden case and storage history before completing the record. Scores and market evidence do not replace the condition of an individual bottle.
If you have a bottle covered by “Bordeaux’s Five First Growth Estates: Wines, Vintages and Condition Records” and want to classify it provisionally using these fields, you may send a numbered list and clear photographs via WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784. Making contact does not mean that an appraisal or quotation has been completed; any later conclusion remains subject to verifiable records and inspection of the item.
