1 - Chateau classification

2 - Pictorial representation of the Chateau

3 - The Chateau name. This may also appear as regional appellation or a brand name if the Chateau was not the producer.

4 - The vintage (year) in which the grapes were harvested. 100% of the wine must be from that vintage.

5 - The name of the (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) village, district or wine-growing region in which the wine is listed according to how it was produced. For example, a wine from the Medoc district would be labeled Appellation Medoc Contrôlée.

6 - The percentage alcohol content by volume. This will vary.

7 - The volume of wine in the bottle. The bottle format may vary (see glossary) but the standard is 750ml.

8 - Place of bottling. ‘Mis en bouteille au Château’ means that the wine is bottled at the château. This may also read ‘Mis en bouteille à la propriété’ (bottled at the property), ‘mis en bouteille dans la région de production’ (bottled in the region of production), or ‘mis en bouteille dans nos caves’ (bottled in our cellars).

9 - The country of origin must be stated.