All classifications

Explore the principal classifications and quality designations used across the great wine regions represented by PUTAO.

UNDERSTANDING CLASSIFICATIONS

A classification may refer to an estate, vineyard, appellation or production standard. Its meaning and rules depend on the region.

First Growth; Second Growth; Third Growth; Fourth Growth; Fifth Growth; Sauternes and Barsac classified growths

Premier Grand Cru Classé; Grand Cru Classé; Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Crus Classés de Graves; Pessac-Léognan classified estates

Regional appellation; Village; Premier Cru; Grand Cru

Non-vintage; Vintage; Blanc de Blancs; Blanc de Noirs; Rosé; Prestige Cuvée

Côtes du Rhône; Côtes du Rhône Villages; Cru appellations

IGT; DOC; DOCG; recognised regional and estate classifications

Organic; biodynamic; sustainable certifications; estate-specific cuvées and vineyard selections