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Can the emergence and reform of the Cru Bourgeois system be seen as a supplement or rebellion against the rigidity of the 1855 Classification?
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Which Bordeaux red wine was Napoleon's favorite?
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What was the only official classification change in history? Which château was involved, when did it occur, and what was the driving force behind it?
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Why was Château Mouton Rothschild not promoted to First Growth until 1973?
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Were there any unofficial rankings of Bordeaux châteaux prior to 1855?
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8/18/2025
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How did the total number of Grands Crus Classés change from 1855 to present (from 61 to 62)? (Hint: related to château division)
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8/18/2025
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What is the age of the oldest building in Bordeaux wineries?
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8/18/2025
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How Did Bordeaux Wine 'Survive' During the World Wars?
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Why were Pomerol and Saint-Émilion not included in the 1855 Classification?
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When did Bordeaux wine begin to be exported to China?
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To what extent do influential wine critics, such as Robert Parker, challenge or reshape the authority represented by the 1855 Classification?
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How did Bordeaux wine become popular during the Napoleonic era?
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8/18/2025