Kellen Classification

The wines of the Blaye: Côtes de Bordeaux and Côtes de Bourg appellations ranked into five growths. Growth one being the superior.

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Declaration of interest

Bourg: Leslie Kellen, the author of the 2020 Kellen Classification, provides advice and contributions to Chateau Gros Moulin from time to time and is the purchaser of one of their limited quantity wines: “Je Suis” of which 1500 bottles are produced only in exceptional years.

Blaye: Leslie Kellen, the author of the 2020 Kellen Classification, is the godfather to the son of the owner of Château La Rose Bellevue; for 10 years he has tasted and helped revise their wines.

​Leslie is also a shareholder at the vineyard Etalon Rouge in Blaye, and for this reason Etalon Rouge is not included in the 2020 growths.

The Côtes de Bourg appellation

Growth I

Growth II

Growth III

Growth IV

Growth V

Blaye: Côtes de Bordeaux appellation

Growth I

Growth II

Growth III

Growth IV

Growth V