What are the classification levels of Saint-Emilion?

What are the classification levels of Saint-Emilion?

• A. Premier Grand Cru Classe A, Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Grand Cru Classe
• B. Grand Cru Classe, Grand Cru
• C. Premier Grand Cru Classe A, Premier Grand Cru Classe B
• D. Premier Cru, Grand Cru

Answer: (A)

Saint-Émilion's classification is a hierarchical ranking of estates and their wines. The highest designation is Premier Grand Cru Classé, and this top level is further divided into two groups: A and B. The next level below is Grand Cru Classé. There is no separate “Premier Cru” category in this system. So the complete set of levels is Premier Grand Cru Classé A, Premier Grand Cru Classé B, and Grand Cru Classé. This is why that option is the best answer—it reflects the actual three-tier structure. The other options either miss a level or use a category that isn’t part of Saint-Émilion’s current classification.

Saint-Émilion's classification is a hierarchical ranking of estates and their wines. The highest designation is Premier Grand Cru Classé, and this top level is further divided into two groups: A and B. The next level below is Grand Cru Classé. There is no separate “Premier Cru” category in this system. So the complete set of levels is Premier Grand Cru Classé A, Premier Grand Cru Classé B, and Grand Cru Classé. This is why that option is the best answer—it reflects the actual three-tier structure. The other options either miss a level or use a category that isn’t part of Saint-Émilion’s current classification.