For more than twenty-five years, the Scheufele family searched for an interesting chateau in France to live out their passion for wine. Chateau Monestier La Tour was like a coup de foudre, and the charm of the place immediately overwhelmed them. The chateau dates back to a thirteenth-century monastery and stands proudly on a small hill overlooking Monestier, a historic village just next to Bergerac. Nestled in the Perigord region of France - a paradise for gourmands, wine lovers, and history buffs - Chateau Monestier La Tour's heritage is as rich and elegant as the wines it produces. This exceptional volume traverses the chateau's legacy of viticulture, first officially recorded in 1792; after being passed down through noble French families, it was picked up by proprietors from New Zealand and the Netherlands before being acquired in 2012 by the Scheufele family, who have restored the château to its cosy grandeur. Written by Swiss wine expert Chandra Kurt, the five chapters are "The Perigord, a Land of Plenty," "Gastronomy, from Truffles to Foie Gras," "The History of Wine in Bergerac," "Chateau Monestier La Tour" and "The Biodynamic Universe." For Timeless Perigord the chateau opens its doors and Italian photographer Jacopo Salvi captures its beauty through all four seasons - including wine production, truffle hunting, and working in the vineyards, the biodynamic gardens and the kitchen. In addition, this Classics Collection volume is punctuated with over two dozen delectable recipes made with regional ingredients, from starters such as Eggs in Red Wine Sauce and Truffled Foie Gras Terrine, to Pot-au-Feu and Rotisserie Chicken with Sauteed Vegetables, to Creme Brulee and Pear Tart Bourdaloue.
