St-Estèphe—Haut-Médoc—Bordeaux vignobles/wine chateaux map—Cos d'Estournel 1838
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'Carte de la Commune de St-Estèphe, Gironde'
A mid-19th-century Bordeaux wine map belonging to the proto-classification period, preceding the formal 1855 Classification. The map is accompanied by text describing wine production within the area shown, including output by producer, a proto-classification of estates, and the price ranges associated with each category. Early wine identities are recorded through the naming of châteaux and numerous lieux-dits—traditional, locally recognised place-names—some of which later emerged as recognised crus, giving the map particular historical significance. At the date of publication there was no official hierarchy of growths; instead, wine quality was understood through geography, estate reputation, and—above all—price. Bordeaux merchants maintained detailed price lists, and it was this long-established market evidence that later formed the basis of the 1855 Classification, which codified existing practice rather than creating it.. The map names several notable estates, including Château Cos d'Estournel (19); Château Montrose (20); Château Calon Segur (19); Château Meyney (18.5); Château Tronquoy-Lalande (18.5); Château Phelan Segur (18); Château Marbuzet (17.5); Château Cos Labory (17.5); Château Lafon-Rochet (17.5); Château Andron-Blanquet (16.5); Château Lilian Ladouys (16.5) (the accompanying figures indicate the highest recent scores awarded to each château by noted wine critic Jancis Robinson). The text discusses classifications and prices including Seconds Crus (1,800-2,000 Francs per barrel) to Crus Bourgeois du 3eme Ordre (450-500 Francs)
Size 25 x 21 cm | 9.5 x 8.5 inches
Date Published: 1838
Type: Early 19th century antique engraved wine map
Author: Le Producteur
Publication: Le Producteur
Condition: Good |
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