What are the Second Growths of Bordeaux?

Second Growths (2ème Cru Classé)

• Chateau Rauzan-Segla, Margaux.
• Chateau Rauzan-Gassies, Margaux.
• Chateau Leoville-Las Cases, St-Julien.
• Chateau Leoville-Poyferre, St-Julien.
• Chateau Leoville-Barton, St-Julien.
• Chateau Durfort-Vivens, Margaux.
• Chateau Gruaud-Larose, St-Julien.
• Chateau Lascombes, Margaux.

Is Clos du Marquis a second wine?

Léoville-Las Cases was one of the first estates in Bordeaux to introduce a second label, Clos du Marquis. However, Clos du Marquis is a separate wine. Since 2007, the Chateau has offered a Second Wine known as Le Petit Lion de Marquis de Las Cases.

Who owns Chateau Rauzan Segla?

Alain Wertheimer and Gerard Wertheimer, the owners of the luxury goods company Chanel, and Chateau Rauzan Segla, which they bought in 1994 in Margaux, as well as Chateau Canon in St.

Who owns Leoville Las Cases?

Jean-Hubert Delon
Léoville Las Cases has now been managed by the same family since the late 19th century and is today represented by Jean-Hubert Delon, sole owner of the Château and proprietor of Château Potensac in the Medoc and Château Nénin in Pomerol.

What is 2nd growth?

Definition of second growth : forest trees that come up naturally after removal of the first growth by cutting or by fire.

What is second growth timber?

Second growth, when applied to a forest stand, denotes timber that grew after the removal of a large portion or perhaps even all of the previous stand by cutting, fire, wind, or other means.

What is 2nd growth wine?

A wine with the ranking of First Growth was considered the best wine in Bordeaux. The top wine of Bordeaux, a First Growth was awarded an A+, a Second Growth is an A-, a Third Growth is a B+, a Fourth Growth is a B and a Fifth Growth is a C+.

What are second growth trees?