French Wine Chateaux

Author : Alain Stella,Daniel Rondeau
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-05
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9782080201379

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French Wine Chateaux by Alain Stella,Daniel Rondeau Pdf

An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the stunning estates of France’s most prestigious and long-standing vineyards. Hennessy, Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Mercier, Krug, Ruinart, Veuve Clicquot, Château d’Yquem, and Cheval Blanc: across the world these names are synonymous with prestige, secrets passed down from generation to generation, and the inimitable genius of French wine production. These producers, who together comprise the Moët Hennessy group, weren’t satisfied with simply striving to make the best Cognac, Champagne, Sauternes, or Saint-Emilion. Since they were founded, each has been dedicated to cultivating an environment in which these exceptional French products can be fully appreciated. And so, in order to entertain in style, these legendary institutions have constructed elegant estates. Guests savor meals that have been composed to subtly complement and ultimately intensify the experience of tasting the sought-after libations. Stunning countryside surroundings, beautiful interior design, a friendly atmosphere, and often contemporary art all play a role in entertaining guests; many eminent designers and architects have contributed to these exquisite locales. This volume is an invitation to discover the magic of these beautiful retreats, and the institutions behind them.

Author : James Lawther
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-07
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780520266575

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The Finest Wines of Bordeaux by James Lawther Pdf

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.

Author : Michael C. Higgins
Publisher : Exploring Wine Regions
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 0996966021

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Bordeaux France by Michael C. Higgins Pdf

Exploring Wine Regions-Bordeaux France is the second book in its series that brings a unique approach in educating and inspiring readers about the wine regions of the world. Bordeaux takes you on a journey exploring the long and fascinating history of wine, gastronomy, castles and joie de vivre, the French way of living life. The perfect companion for any wine lover or travel enthusiast. With a passion for wine and travel, author and photographer Michael C. Higgins delves deep into the history of Bordeaux, which he refers to as the "center of the universe for wine." Combining wine education, insiders travel guide and his spectacular photography, Higgins continues to dazzle his audience with another informative and beautiful book. Higgins helps readers understand the complexities of Bordeaux wine by presenting each region separately and explaining their nuances. He helps them navigate their own way through this historic wine region by highlighting the chateaux, including the ones where you can stay in their castles, restaurants and experiences with detailed maps and insider tips. With breathtaking photography and personal commentary, readers are mesmerized by the Bordeaux world of wine, food and travel. Extensive resources are provided for wine lovers who want to know where to go, what to look for, what questions to ask, and how to understand complex answers. Everyone can learn how to develop a palate to appreciate the finest wine and food the French has to offer. Both connoisseurs and novices turn to this book series for insider information and inspiration. A must-have book for expanding your knowledge of Bordeaux and its wines.

Author : Philippe Chaix
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-07
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9782080202598

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Grand Bordeaux Châteaux by Philippe Chaix Pdf

Discover a dozen exceptional Bordeaux wine estates, complete with tasting notes from a renowned wine critic. From Lafite Rothschild to Angélus to Cheval Blanc, Bordeaux produces the world’s finest wines. In this gift volume with silver gilded pages, the histories of the wineries is completed with detailed tasting notes. JFK’s beloved Petrus—the world’s most expensive wine—emanates a balance of "dark fruits, black olives, dark chocolate, and earth." Château Margaux—Thomas Jefferson’s favorite—still seduces with its "valentine of dark chocolate and roses melded with the aromatics of licorice, blackberry, and cocoa." Esteemed architects reflect the elegant wines in the graceful lines of a dozen estates and cellars: Lord Norman Foster’s renovation preserves the neo-Palladian spirit of Château Margaux, Jacques Garcia softens Château Cos d’Estournel’s steel-and-glass winery with India-inspired decorative elements, and Jean Nouvel tucks a high-tech new winery inside La Dominique’s listed UNESCO World Heritage site.

Author : Cyrus Redding
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1860
Category : Wine and wine making
ISBN : HARVARD:32044049158744

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French Wines and Vineyards by Cyrus Redding Pdf

Author : Rod Phillips
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780520285231

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French Wine by Rod Phillips Pdf

"A survey of the long-term history of wine in France, this is a readable and relatively compact history of the 2,500 years that separate the present from the time that Etruscans, Greeks, and Romans first brought to ancient France and planted the first vineyards there. The book traces this long history at a number of levels: the expansion and contraction of regional and national vineyard areas; long- and short-term changes in the volumes of wine produced; the effects of long- and short-term climate shifts on viticulture and wine production; the emergence of recognizable wine regions and designated appellations; changing methods of viticulture and winemaking; the marketing of wine locally and regionally within France and internationally; the reception of wine on domestic and foreign markets; the diverging levels of quality and the emergence of prestigious wine regions and estates; the evolving definition of terroir; the regulation of wine production and sales and the prevention of fraud; patterns of wine consumption in France; and the relationship of wine to gender, class, health, religion, and identity in France."--Provided by publisher.

Author : Isabelle Saporta
Publisher : Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-10
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780802190888

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Vino Business by Isabelle Saporta Pdf

“This sharp critique of French winemakers, and Bordeaux’s Saint Emilion region in particular, caused quite a stir when it was published in France in 2014” (Publishers Weekly). Already provoking debate and garnering significant attention across France and within the wine world, Vino Business is a “truly eye-opening exposé” of the dark side of French wine by acclaimed investigative journalist Isabelle Saporta (Booklist). In recent decades, Bordeaux has come under the influence of large-scale international investors. Unafraid to name names, Saporta sheds a harsh light on how this influence has corrupted the region’s centuries-old traditions of winemaking excellence. She uncovers how the classification system was manipulated in 2012 to ensure that the wines of Saint-Émilion—Bordeaux’s most prestigious appellation—were certified premier grand cru classé A. Giving extra points to a chateaux for the size of its parking lot, the quality of the wine itself counts for only thirty percent of that coveted rank. In other chapters, Saporta investigates issues of wine labeling and pesticides, and draws comparisons to Champagne, Burgundy, and the rest of the wine world. “This fast-paced, provocative read” is a cri de coeur for the lost values of traditional winemaking (Dave DeSimone, Pittsburgh Tribune Review).

Author : Hugh Johnson,Franck Ferrand
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9782080203250

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Bordeaux Grands Crus Classés 1855 by Hugh Johnson,Franck Ferrand Pdf

Step inside the châteaux of the fabled red wines of the Médoc and white wines of Sauternes on this insider’s tour, complete with tasting notes for the great vintages. The landmark creation of the Grands Crus Classés in 1855 set the benchmark for wine quality around the world. The sixty-one reds of the Médoc and twenty-seven whites of Sauternes are considered the finest wines in the world. The care that goes into creating these exceptional wines is an art, and the picturesque domaines where this craft is perfected are as beautiful as their wines are refined. This is the first book dedicated to the red and white wines that offers the history of each domaine, along with a guide to the great vintages and an address book to the vineyards. Newly commissioned photographs capture the region throughout the seasons, making this handsome volume both a glorious voyage and an important reference for any wine lover. The wineries stand beside the stunning properties and belie the meticulous and magical work that they shelter, where a long line of elite winemakers fastidiously watch over the laborious tradition that has defined these exceptional wines for more than 150 years. A château’s history can be a riveting saga, but it invariably demonstrates that the splendor of great Bordeaux wines resides in perfect balance. This volume includes a focus on Château d’Yquem, a Premier cru supérieur and the only wine of the Sauternes region to be awarded this rating through the 1855 classification.

Author : Robert V. Camuto
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780803218697

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Corkscrewed by Robert V. Camuto Pdf

Robert V. Camuto s interest in wine turned into a passion when he moved to France and began digging into local soils and cellars. Corkscrewed recounts Camuto s journey through France s myriad regions and how the journey brought about a profound change in everything he believed about wine. The world of great wines was once dominated by great Bordeaux ch'teaux. As those ch'teaux were bought up by moguls and international corporations, the heart of French winemaking moved into the realm of small producers, whose wines reflect the stunning diversity of regional environment, soil, and culture terroir. In this book we follow Camuto across France as he works harvesting grapes in Alsace, learns about wine and bombs in Corsica, and eats and drinks his way through the world s greatest bacchanalia in Burgundy. Along the route he discovers a new generation of winemakers who have rejected chemicals, additives, and technologically altered wines. His book charts an odyssey into this new world of French wine, a world of biodynamic winegrowing, herbal treatments, lunar cycles, and grape varieties long ago dismissed as difficult. A celebration of the diversity that makes French wine more than a mere commodity, Camuto s work is a delightful look beyond the supermarket to the various flavors offered by the true vintners of France.

Author : Herbert Warner Allen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1928
Category : Wine and wine making
ISBN : STANFORD:36105047009514

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The Wines of France by Herbert Warner Allen Pdf

Author : Edmund Penning-Rowsell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 712 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Cooking
ISBN : UOM:39015001128332

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The Wines of Bordeaux by Edmund Penning-Rowsell Pdf

Author : Robert Joseph
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2005-12-19
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780756672966

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French Wine by Robert Joseph Pdf

An essential guide to the key wine and wine-producing regions of France, this unpretentious and informative reference brings each wine and region to life with detailed maps and photographs to help you discover the best wines and where they are produced. Includes more than 200 major appellations and best vintages Regional resources show where to eat, stay, drink and buy wine Appeals to both the novice and the connoisseur

Author : Frederick S. Wildman
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 0394717554

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A Wine Tour of France by Frederick S. Wildman Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Flammarion-Pere Castor
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Bordeaux (Aquitaine, France)
ISBN : CHI:82800739

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Bordeaux Châteaux by Anonim Pdf

"This book takes you on a historical tour of the wine chateaux that established Bordeaux as the worlds benchmark for red wine"--Publisher's description.

Author : Alexis Lichine
Publisher : Alfred A. Knopf
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 039452506X

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Alexis Lichine's Guide to the Wines and Vineyards of France by Alexis Lichine Pdf