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Head of the Class

Bordeaux’s five first-growths set the standard for red wines around the world

By James Suckling

When it comes to pedigree and panache, the red wines of Bordeaux’s first-growth wine estates stand at the head of the class. Cult wines from around the world come and go like pop stars, but the five top.....

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