Comprehensive and authoritative, this book provides essential information for wine enthusiasts travelling to the region or simply looking for advice on buying wines from this classic area.
An introductory section explains the region and its wines, and unravels the complex classification system. The author explains how Bordeaux wines are made, and the importance of vintages, revealing what makes a particular year's wine distinct.
A concise A-Z of some 1,000 chateaux is cross-referenced to a detailed producer profile section that describes each appellation and the chateaux within them. The most illustrious properties can all be found here but also the lesser-known names that are worth seeking out.
