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The 16 best Graves terroirs, located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation, were first classified in 1953 and then in 1959. Started by the Sydicat de Défense de l’Appellation Graves (the Graves Appellation Union), it was then entrusted by the Institut National des Appellations d’Origine (INAO) to a broker commission. Their mission was to form the classification based on wines with “consistently high market prices”.
In the 17th century, the terroir in Graves was found to be exceptional for producing quality wine. This family of crus is made up of 16 domains and has the particularity of producing both red and white wines. The Graves classification doesn’t have a hierarchy, all of the domains included being considered on the same level. Note that Château Haut-Brion is also featured in this classification as well as that from 1855, as a Premier Cru Classé.
The Graves Crus Classés cover more than 500 hectares, all grouped within the area of the Pessac-Léognan appellation. The domains are classified as follows:
