Grands Vins : The Finest Chateaux of Bordeaux and Their Wines

Hardcover - 816 pages (May 1995)
Univ California Press; ISBN: 0520202201 ; Dimensions (in inches): 2.31 x 10.05 x 7.15

By far France's largest fine-wine region, Bordeaux is also arguably its greatest, and perhaps the greatest in the world. This extensive survey details the region's history, geography, grape varieties, and other regional wine-making idiosyncracies. Master of Wine Clive Coates profiles the leading chateaux and assesses their top red and white wines. 150 drawings.