Written in Stone: The 1855 Classification of Bordeaux

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Issue: October 15, 1994

Written in Stone: The 1855 Classification of Bordeaux By Thomas Matthews The classification of 1855 has permanently influenced the way wine lovers view Bordeaux's top châteaux. But it was never meant to be written in stone.

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