The Finest Wines

First Growths

The Bordeaux Classification of 1855 was a single effort that proved to be one of the most pivotal actions in wine history. Emperor Napoleon III decreed that the wines of the Left Bank of Bordeaux be ranked by current price points into five tiers of importance so that visitors to the first World’s Fair could differentiate between and compare the finest wines.

Only five of the 61 ranked chateaux were considered to be among the top tier in 1855. They share a regal title - 1er Grand Cru Classé, or "First Growth". Although ranked the same, their wines are individually expressed through the terroir and traditions of each of the five chateaux. Bordeaux wine production is strictly regulated, and the winemaking practices of First Growth Chateaux typically exceed even the stringent AOC requirements. As a result, exceptional market demand makes these wines very difficult to acquire without a trusted source. With our provenance guaranteed, we have an impeccable inventory of the most exclusive, sought-after, and famous First Growths.

These wines were shipped temperature-controlled, professionally stored, and backed by Provenance Guarantee



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Haut Brion
1997
1 Pre-Arrival
750ml
V91
CT91
WS90

Wines due to arrive 2 months after purchase.

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2000
3 In Stock
750ml
D100
WA99
V96
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2004
1 Pre-Arrival
750ml
W&S96
WE96
WS95

Wines due to arrive 2 months after purchase.

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2008
1 Pre-Arrival
750ml
WCI97
WA96
WE96
CT95

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Lafite Rothschild
1996
4 In Stock
750ml
FM100
WA98
WS96
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1996
21 In Stock
750ml
OWC
FM100
WA98
WS96

To request an OWC, please inquire.

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2000
24 Pre-Arrival
375ml
WS98–100
JS100
WA98

Wines due to arrive late October.

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2006
2 Pre-Arrival
750ml
WE96
V95
WA95
WS95
JS95
W&S94

Wines due to arrive 2 months after purchase.

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2007
1 Pre-Arrival
750ml
WA94
WE94
CT93

Wines due to arrive 2 months after purchase.

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Latour
1996
1 In Stock
750ml
WCI98
JK98
JS96
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2000
7 In Stock
750ml
WS99–100
JS100
WCI100
WA98
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2003
8 In Stock
750ml
WA100
FM100
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2005
3 In Stock
750ml
V100
W&S100
WE100
WSM100
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Margaux
2004
2 In Stock
750ml
WE96
V94
WA94
WS94

Ex-Chateau.

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1996
1 In Stock
750ml
WA100
1997
1 Pre-Arrival
750ml
WA95
FM93

Wines due to arrive 2 months after purchase.

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1998
1 Pre-Arrival
750ml
AP96
W&S96

Wines due to arrive 2 months after purchase.

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Mouton Rothschild
2000
1 Pre-Arrival
1.5L
RJ98
WA96–97
WE97
D96

Wines due to arrive 2 months after purchase.

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2002
1 Pre-Arrival
750ml
V94
JS93
CT93

Original packaging available upon request

Wines due to arrive 2 months after purchase.

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2005
19 In Stock
750ml
JD100
WS98
WA98
2009
36 In Stock
750ml
FM100
JD100
WCI100
WS98
JS98

Ex-Chateau 2022 Release.

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