The Fifth Growths, or Cinquièmes Crus, make up the largest and most diverse group in the 1855 Classification. While the ranking suggests modesty, the range within this tier is wide—spanning from rising stars to icons of Bordeaux.

Most Fifth Growths are located in the Médoc, particularly in Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, and Haut-Médoc. One estate stands out above the rest: Château Lynch-Bages, which has built a global following for its bold, age-worthy style. Others, like Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste and Château Haut-Batailley, offer excellent structure and vintage expression at a more accessible level.

These wines often provide an ideal entry point into classified Bordeaux—reliable in quality, cellar-worthy, and increasingly recognised for the value they represent in today’s market.