Carte murale 199x42cm "Plan topographique des grands vignobles de la Côte d'Or de 1855" | Olivier le Cayron

In the 19th century, scientists sought to better classify Burgundy wines, according to their qualities and their plots of origin.

The first classifications were proposed in 1827 and 1831. They were reused in 1855 by Dr. Lavalle. This establishes an official hierarchy of wines, in several categories: "Offline" wines , which include the most prestigious vintages (e.g., Romanée-Conti, Clos de Vougeot), classified into two groups: "tête de cuvée number one" and "tête de cuvée number two". The "first vintage" and "second vintage" wines, these categories include all the other wines. This painting is based on the Topographical Plan of the Great Vineyards of the Côte d'Or drawn up by Dr. J. Lavalle in 1855

• Format: 199 x 42 cm
• Sold rolled

Publisher: Olivier de Cayron