Synopses & Reviews
Gandeacute;rard Bertrand, the foremost winemaker of the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France, was born and raised in the South of France, making wine with his father since he was ten years old. Today, his award-winning winery offers the full range andand#160;diversity of the wines of the Languedocandmdash;red, white, rose, varietal, appellation, estate, still, sparkling, and dessertandmdash;available to wine lovers all over the world. In this new memoir, Bertrand retraces his life and tells how, after a career as a professional rugby player, he developed his familyandrsquo;s vineyard into a major force in the region, becoming a visionary producer who pushes the wines of the Languedoc to an ever-greater level of excellence and recognition.Convinced that the route to truly great winesand#160;is forged through respecting the natural world and keeping it safe for future generations, he has introduced biodynamic farming to his vineyards, setting an example for winemakers across the globe. In his search for deeper meaning, he hasand#160;created quantum wine, an object for meditation, multidimensional and spiritual.
This new book, illustrated with stunning photographs of the winery, the vineyards, and the region, will fascinate wine lovers and all those interested in making their dreams become reality.
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This beautiful and informative book reveals both the history and the distinctive characteristics of the 16 wines that comprise the Crus Classand#233;s (classified growths) of Bordeauxand#8217;s Graves region. Named for the areaand#8217;s gravelly soil, Graves is known for its fine reds (primarily Cabernet Sauvignon) and whites (Sauvignon blanc and Sand#233;millon).and#160;
With individual chapters on each of the chand#226;teaux, including Haut-Brion, Bouscaut, Olivier, Pape Cland#233;ment, Smith Haut Lafitte, Domaine de Chevalier, and 10 others, the book describes in detail the history of the estate and its wine production. Gorgeous photographs of the vineyards, the residences, and the surrounding countryside are accompanied by archival material that gives a sense of the great history of this area. As an added bonus, The Heart of Bordeaux features recipes created by some of the worldand#8217;s great chefsand#151;Daniel Boulud, Pierre Gagnaire, and Eric Ripert among themand#151;to complement one of the fine wines of Gravesand#8217; classified growths.
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In 1989, 26-year-old Michel Chapoutier took the reins of his familys legendary winegrowing estate in the Rhone Valley, and within a few years Chapoutier wines were regarded as among the best in the world. Today, extraordinary Chapoutier wines are produced not only in the Rhone Valley, but also in the Roussillon region of France and in Australia. This book explores the all-consuming passion of the winemaker, the saga of his house, and the nature of his wines. The book includes lush photographs of the Chapoutier family, vineyards, winemaking process, as well as tasting notes of all the Chapoutier vintages, with comments and analysis by French wine authorities Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve, authors of Bettane and Desseauves Guide to the Wines of France.
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To make an unforgettable wine”: This was the dream and, eventually, the lifework of Virginie de Pichon-Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande, who lived in the French region of Médoc in the 1700s. She presided over what would become one of Bordeauxs greatest vineyards and gave it the name it retains to this day.
This fascinating book tells the story of the vineyard, a tale that is tied to the very origins of the Médoc winemaking tradition. It is intertwined, too, with the legacy of the great family of Pichon-Longueville, which is tinged with drama and romance. And it is the story of a grand cru that has had a strong female presence since its early days, being run by a number of remarkable women at a time when men dominated the business.
Told through the eyes of the people who built Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande over three centuries, the story is accompanied by new photographs of the chateau and portraits of its inhabitants. Although the grapes, barrels, and classifications that gave the cru its unique character are not overlooked, the book focuses primarily on the strong and often surprising personalities of those who brought the vineyard to the great heights it enjoys today.
About the Author
James Lawther, a former wine merchant, obtained the prestigious Master of Wine diploma in 1993. Now based in Bordeaux, he is an independent consultant, lecturer, and writer, notably for the British magazine
Decanter.Hugh Johnson has been one of the worldand#8217;s best-known wine experts for more than 40 years. He is the author of numerous bestsellers in the wine world, including his 2006 autobiography, A Life Uncorked.