Saint-Émilion Classification

Unlike the 1855 classification of the Médoc, the Saint-Émilion classification is revised, roughly every ten years. The current list dates from 2022. It ranks estates in three tiers: Premier Grand Cru Classé A, Premier Grand Cru Classé B and Grand Cru Classé.

The labels are easy to confuse. Saint-Émilion Grand Cru on its own is an appellation, covering hundreds of estates. Only those with Classé on the label are in the classification.

Premier Grand Cru Classé A

The top tier has two estates in the 2022 classification. Pavie was promoted to A in 2012, and Figeac in 2022.

Former Premier Grand Cru Classé A

Three of the most famous names in Saint-Émilion are no longer classified. Cheval Blanc and Ausone withdrew in 2021, and Angélus in 2022, objecting to the weight the new rules gave to criteria such as marketing and visitor facilities. All three still sell under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.

Premier Grand Cru Classé B

Former Premier Grand Cru Classé B

Château La Gaffelière withdrew from the 2022 classification process.

Grand Cru Classé

For the Médoc and Graves equivalent, see the 1855 Classification.

Sources

• Classement 2022 des crus de Saint-Émilion
• Cheval Blanc and Ausone to leave St-Emilion classification
• Angélus withdraws from the next St-Emilion classification
• Château La Gaffelière withdraws from the next St-Emilion classification