Which chateau was promoted from a second growth to a first growth in 1973?

Which chateau was promoted from a second growth to a first growth in 1973?

• A. Chateau Lafite-Rothschild
• B. Chateau Margaux
• C. Chateau Mouton-Rothschild
• D. Chateau Haut-Brion

Answer: (C)

In Bordeaux’s wine hierarchy, the 1855 classification set five first-growth estates, with others ranked as second growths and below. The idea being tested here is that the classification is usually fixed, but there was one famous exception: Château Mouton-Rothschild was originally a second growth and, in 1973, was promoted to first growth. This upgrade is unique in the history of the 1855 list and came after a formal reevaluation showing its quality deserved top-tier status. The other estates listed—Lafite-Rothschild, Margaux, and Haut-Brion—were already recognized as first growths from the original classification, so they did not change. This is why Château Mouton-Rothschild is the correct example.

In Bordeaux’s wine hierarchy, the 1855 classification set five first-growth estates, with others ranked as second growths and below. The idea being tested here is that the classification is usually fixed, but there was one famous exception: Château Mouton-Rothschild was originally a second growth and, in 1973, was promoted to first growth. This upgrade is unique in the history of the 1855 list and came after a formal reevaluation showing its quality deserved top-tier status. The other estates listed—Lafite-Rothschild, Margaux, and Haut-Brion—were already recognized as first growths from the original classification, so they did not change. This is why Château Mouton-Rothschild is the correct example.