Bordeaux
Bordeaux

Author: Robert M. Parker

Publisher:

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 1048

ISBN-13:

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Parker's phenomenally successful first book, which established him as the most influential wine writer in the world today (Los Angeles Times), now completely updated. It is also expanded to contain discussions of 100 more chateaux and tasting notes for 1,000 more wines. Decorative art and maps.

Bordeaux/Burgundy
Bordeaux/Burgundy

Author: Jean-Robert Pitte

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2012-07-09

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 0520274555

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"A fascinating social history of the wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy from their origins to the present day: their contrasts and rivalries, their advocates and their detractors. This will entertain all lovers of the wines of the two greatest regions in the world."—Clive Coates, MW, author of The Wines of Bordeaux "Anyone who thinks they are only grape-varieties apart must read this. It brilliantly evokes two cultures as different as...Bordeaux and Burgundy."—Hugh Johnson, author of The World Atlas of Wine "A mouthwatering journey in search of tastes and flavors. . . . A striking synthesis of remarkable horizons."—Le Monde "A well documented book delivered in an earthy style, to be read without moderation, whether you prefer Bordeaux or Burgundy."—Alternatives économiques

The Finest Wines of Bordeaux
The Finest Wines of Bordeaux

Author: James Lawther

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2010-09-07

Total Pages: 319

ISBN-13: 0520266579

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Bordeaux has long symbolized the peak of prestige for French wine. Yet, despite its outstanding reputation, the region has remained relatively closed to consumers. This book identifies 90 producers from both the Left and Right banks with the finest wines, and takes us inside their chateaux. It also contains chapters on history and winemaking.

Essential Guide to Bordeaux Wines
Essential Guide to Bordeaux Wines

Author: Bordeaux Wine School

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Published: 2015-09-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781617691645

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Wine lovers appreciate not just the taste of wine and the pleasure it gives them, they also enjoy the lifestyle and culture associated with it and the values it conveys. Both a handbook and an illustrated history, this new guide offers all readers--from novice to professional--the keys to fully appreciating Bordeaux wines and their rich culture. Explore the wine châteaux, the Bordeaux wine trade, the art of wine blending, the rules of tasting, and the best food and wine pairings, as written by the world-renowned experts of the Bordeaux Wine School. This comprehensive guide to great wines, terroirs, and grape varieties includes a wealth of illustrations--lush photographs as well as original drawings, maps, charts, tables, and diagrams (plus links to 40 instructive videos)--that make this book essential reading for all wine lovers.

Bordeaux
Bordeaux

Author: James Turnbull

Publisher: Hachette-Livre

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9782851205407

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Two thousand years of wine-making and a climatic and geological environment second to none give Bordeaux good claim to being the most important and prestigious vineyard area in the world. A great wine expert, James Turnbull, presents his personal selection of 90 of the finest Bordeaux wines. A double page is devoted to each wine: one page shows the bottle illustrated full-size, in all its glory, to add to the pleasure of the wine lover. The other page carries all the essential information the reader will require about the wine. The text describes the vineyard and the history of the wine and its famous owners. It goes on to give a detailed description of each wine when tasted -- its richness, color, aroma.

On Bordeaux
On Bordeaux

Author: KEEVIL

Publisher:

Published: 2021-09

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9781913141059

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- Bordeaux is the world's most famous and arguably favorite wine region. This book tells its story - Articles and extracts from some of the most loved wine writers of yesterday and today - An essential wine book for every wine lover and wine student - Beautifully designed and illustrated to bring the region to life on the page When things turn out right for Bordeaux, as they frequently do, its wines are sublime. They inspire many thousands of tributes, from Samuel Pepys' succinct reviews to the most rhapsodic of Michael Broadbent's tasting notes - in short, over 300 years of wine writing. On Bordeaux is a collection of the best bits, from our best-loved wine writers, critics and commentators, set around 10 of the themes that make Bordeaux tick. As Jane Anson writes in her introduction: "multi-layered, clear-eyed, moving and often extremely funny [this] collection of stories... celebrates, illuminates and renews our understanding of Bordeaux." * Hugh Johnson, Fiona Beckett and Baron Elie de Rothschild discuss dining out on Bordeaux: how best to serve it, with what and who with. * Mathieu Chadronnier, Christian Seely and Joe Fattorini shed light on the way we see claret today. * Ian Maxwell Campbell extols the virtues of 1871 and 1875, the last great vintages before the phylloxera plague. * Fiona Morrison MW explores Bordeaux's great bounce-back and how the vintage of 1982 changed everything. * John Salvi, Bill Blatch and Peter Vinding-Diers reveal the wines that lead the way to Bordeaux's future. * Joe Fattorini serves up everything you need to know on running the iconic Me ́doc Marathon. * Hugh Johnson pays tribute to Bordeaux master Michael Broadbent.

Wine Folly
Wine Folly

Author: Madeline Puckette

Publisher: Avery

Published: 2015-09-22

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1592408990

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"A hip, new guide to wine for the new generation of wine drinkers, from the sommelier creators of the award-wining site WineFolly.com"--Provided by publisher.