Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #995659 in Books
• Published on: 2001-10-15
• Original language: French
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 120 pages

Synopsis
A pocket-sized guide to the history of wines from one of the world's great wine-producing regions; Wines from Bordeaux need no introduction. Prized by wine lovers everywhere, the vines of this corner of south-western France have produced some of the greatest vintages the world has ever known. Names such as Saint-Emilion and Entre-Deux-Mers are familiar wherever wines are enjoyed. The Little Book of Bordeaux Wines is an informative and handy guide, covering a wide range of issues related to the wines of this region, in an easy-to-understand alphabetical format with extensive cross-referencing. From Academy (the Wine Academy in Bordeaux, founded in 1948) to Yquem (the Chateau that produces what many believe to be the best wine in the world), discover with The Little Book of Bordeaux Wines the history of the vines of Bordeaux and the people who dedicated their lives to producing the finest wines anywhere. Thoroughly researched, with full-color illustrations on every page and a unique color-coding system for entries, The Little Book of Bordeaux Wines will give hours of pleasure to all those who appreciate a glass or two of one of life's real luxuries.