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Located at the great wine-producing village of pauillac in the médoc region to the northwest of bordeaux, the estate has been occupied since at least the 14th century. Once called "The King's Wine", thanks to influential support from the Maréchal de Richelieu.

The vineyard is one of Médoc's largest at around 1 km². Around a third of the wine is released as a second wine under the label Carruades de Lafite.

The final wine is composed of between 80-95 per cent Cabernet Sauvignon and 5-20 per cent Merlot.

The wine has a particular softness imparted by the Merlot, creating finesse and elegance with age.

Vines: Its vines consist of Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Merlot (25%), Cabernet Franc (3%), and Petit Verdot (2%).

Output: between 15,000 and 25,000 cases per annum

Château Mouton-Rothschild has its vineyards on the slopes leading down to the Gironde estuary, in the Bordeaux region, mainly producing grapes of the cabernet sauvignon variety.The Château has approximately 188 acres of grape vines. In 1973, Mouton was elevated to first growth status after decades of intense lobbying. Château Mouton Rothschild was excluded from 1855 First Great Growth status, widely believed that the exception was made because an Englishman had recently purchased the vineyard.

The wine is characterised by its richness and long finish.

Vines: The vineyards are Cabernet Sauvignon (77%), Merlot (11%), Cabernet Franc (10%) and Petit Verdot (2%).

Output: 20,000 - 25,000 cases per annum

Château Latour lies at the very southeastern tip of the commune of pauillac in the médoc region to the northwest of bordeaux, at its border with saint-julien.

The Château makes three principal wines, all red; in addition to its world famous "Grand Vin de Château Latour", it has produced "Les Forts de Latour" and "Pauillac". One of Bordeaux's most concentrated, rich and full-bodied. Highly regarded in terms of consistency.

Vines: Its vines are Cabernet Sauvignon (75%), Merlot (20%), Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot (2-3%).

Output: The estate has 160 acres of vineyard, producing approximately 33,000 cases each year.

The Château lies in the commune of Margaux in the Médoc region, having been occupied since at least the 12th century. By 1700, the estate covered its present area of 265 hectares, of which 78 were devoted to wines. It has remained essentially unchanged since then.

Château Margaux is noted for an 18th century manager, Berlon, who revolutionised growth techniques such as the forbidding of harvest in the early morning, to avoid dew- covered grapes, and acknowledging for the first time soil quality.

The wine is noted as being opulent, rich, and multidimensional.

Vines: Its vines consist of Cabernet Sauvignon (75%), Merlot (20%), Petit Verdot(2%) and Cabernet Franc (3%).

Output: 12,500 cases per annum.

Located in the graves region, it was the only non-médoc estate to be included in the 1855 classification, as well as being the oldest and smallest of the four first growth properties. The vineyard consists of 109 acres.

Château Haut-Brion was the first recorded First Growth to be imported to the United States, when Thomas Jefferson purchased six cases during his French travels and had them sent back to his estate in Virginia.

The wine is described as being a complex bouquet of scents, well structured and powerful.

Vines: Chateau Haut-Brion is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (55%), Merlot (25%), and Cabernet Franc (20%).

Output: 12,000 to 15,000 cases per annum.