Château La Fleur Morange
In a region often regarded as staid and traditional, its most famous classification having been drawn up as long ago as 1855 and never since changed (well, almost never), it is enlightening to consider St Emilion where the classification is, by comparison, in a state of flux. Inaugurated in 1955, and reviewed regularly (notwithstanding legal challenges and complaints), the 2012 revision of the St Emilion classification illustrated the dynamism within the appellation. The promotions were many and in some cases remarkable.
For many the focus of attention was the promotion of Château Angélus and Château Pavie to the very top tier of the classification, alongside Château Ausone and Château Cheval Blanc. The arrival of Château Valandraud and La Mondotte high up the classification, despite having never previously been ranked, was another major talking point. These were not the only success stories though, as there were numerous other châteaux climbing the ladder, hard-won promotions which in many cases, perhaps in all, reflected decades of hard work.
