The Heart of Bordeaux: The Greatest Wines from Graves Chateaux by Hugh Johnson and James Lawther

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  • ISBN 10 1584798149
  • ISBN 13 9781584798149
  • Published Sep 01 2009
  • Format Hardcover
  • Page Count 224
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Stewart, Tabori & Chang
  • Imprint Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc

Publishers Text

This beautiful and informative book reveals both the history and the distinctive characteristics of the 16 wines that comprise the Crus Classés (classified growths) of Bordeaux's Graves region. Named for the area's gravelly soil, Graves is known for its fine reds (primarily Cabernet Sauvignon) and whites (Sauvignon blanc and Sémillon). With individual chapters on each of the châteaux, including Haut-Brion, Bouscaut, Olivier, Pape Clément, 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 world's great chefs - Daniel Boulud, Pierre Gagnaire, and Eric Ripert among them - to complement one of the fine wines of Graves' classified growths.

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