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Medoc and Sauternes Wine Castle
On this private tour, step into the château of legendary Médoc red wines and Sauternes white wines
The tour is rounded off by tasting notes of the best yields
The creation of the Grands Crus Classés in 1855 set a benchmark for wine quality worldwide
The sixty-one reds of Médoc and the twenty-seven whites of Sauternes are considered the best wines in the world
The care that goes into the creation of these exceptional wines is an art, and the picturesque regions where this craft is perfected are as beautiful as their wines
This is the first book dedicated to red and white wines, presenting the history of each region, along with a guide to the best yields and an address book to the vineyards
The newly commissioned photographs capture the region through the seasons, making this beautiful book both a glorious journey and an essential reference for any wine lover
The wineries are located next to the glamorous estates, and it doesn't hide the meticulous and magical work they accommodate
A long chain of distinguished winemakers who meticulously observe the laborious tradition that has defined these exceptional wines for over 150 years
The history of a château can be a gripping epic, but it always proves that the grandeur of the great wines of Bordeaux lies in a perfect balance
This volume focuses on the Premier cru supérieur and the Château d'Yquem, the only wine from the Sauternes region to receive this rating with the 1855 classification
Hugh Johnson; Franck Ferrand
Hardcover
264 sheets h 284 mm x w 247 mm
