On Bordeaux książka papierowa

When things turn out right for Bordeaux, as they frequently do, its wines are sublime. They inspire many thousands of tributes, from Samuel Pepys’ succinct reviews to the the most rhapsodic of Michael Broadbent’s tasting notes – in short, over 300 years of wine writing. On Bordeaux is a collection of the best bits, from our best-loved wine writers, critics and commentators, set around 10 of the themes that make Bordeaux tick. Expect to read about the region’s triumphs, disasters, heroes and villains – expect to be surprised…

• Foreword by Jane Anson, author and world renowned Bordeaux expert
• The Power of the Vintage: following the dramatic success of Bordeaux’ 2019 En Primeur campaign, we look at the wines that have the power to earn millions…
• Neal Martin, Fiona Morrison MW, Hugh Johnson, Steven Spurrier, James Lawther MW, Elin McCoy, Stephen Browett and Stephen Brook: the region’s most respected commentators share their views
• Sustainability, Marketability and Drinkability: Mathieu Chadronnier, Joe Fattorini and Christian Seely shed light on the way we see claret today
• Tales of the Aristocracy: from Lafite, Latour and Margaux to Mouton Rothschild, Haut-Brion, Le Pin, Petrus and Ausone…
• In praise of a Bordeaux Master: a tribute to Michael Broadbent from Hugh Johnson
• The Rivals: Bordeaux vs Burgundy, Right Bank vs Left, Cabernet vs Merlot – the feuds can be bitter…
• Bordeaux at War: Jane Anson and Eric de Rothschild on the horrors of World War II
• The Way Forward: John Salvi, Bill Blatch and Peter Vinding-Diers reveal the wines that lead the way to Bordeaux’ future…