The Route des Châteaux becomes La Route 1855

Vinocity in partnership with The City of Wine

Theme : “The Route 1855 guide“to the editions flammarion to better understand the classification dating from the universal exhibition of Paris in 1855. An exhibition wanted by Napoleon III

Our guests

Philippe CASTEJAowner, Château Batailley (Pauillac) among others, merchant and Chairman of the Council of Grands Crus Classés in 1855

Laura de Lambert Compeyrot from Château Sigalas Rabaud in Sauternes to Bommes

Denis Lurton Chateau Desmirail (Margaux)

The news of the City of Wine : a very positive assessment for the summer of 2022 and novelties

Solene Jaboulet Marketing and Communications Director

Loic Nibaudeau Cultural production manager at La Cité du Vin

The Route Guide 1855

Itineraries and visits through the Médoc and Sauternes around 40 Grands Crus Classés
Created on the initiative of Napoleon III during a Universal Exhibition, the 1855 Classification is known to wine lovers all over the world. Today it is still an authoritative reference for these châteaux of the Médoc and Sauternes. All have in common the desire to promote exceptional terroirs to produce the greatest wines in the world,
under the sign of excellence and the protection of their natural environment. Yquem, Margaux, Latour, Mouton Rothschild, Lafite Rothschild, Cos d’Estournel, Giscours, Issan, Talbot, Suduiraut to name but a few…

Embark on an original wine tour and unlock the secrets of this prestigious universe

Prefaced by Stéphane Bern, Route 1855 will accompany connoisseurs of great wines as well as lovers of beautiful stones, history and gastronomy. It’s a whole French way of life that is highlighted on more than 250 pages, embellished with a large format fold-out map. Wine obviously takes pride of place with no less than 40 detailed fact sheets on châteaux, each more prestigious than the next, in Médoc and Sauternes. The reader will find there all the necessary information on the properties and their wines, but also the possibilities of visits and tastings and ideas of food and wine pairings for each of them.

Editions Flammarion

Price : 26 euros including tax