The wine of Bordeaux is a distinguished protagonist of world enology, symbol of elegance and prestige. The territory, with its strong winemaking traditions that have been lost in time, is known especially for the production of red wines based on Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes. Their combination has become a model of imitationthroughout the world known as the "Bordeaux blend". The expressions produced by the most famous and oldest Chateaus, included in the Official Classification established by Napoleon III in 1855 and still valid today, are among the most expensive and prestigious wines in the world. In this area dominated by the great reds, the sweet passito wines of Sauternes and Barsac also stand out, true examples of elegance and refinement. It is here that countless expressions of unrivalled level are born, which have become a point of reference for wine lovers all over the world.