Pauillac: The Wines and Estates of a Renowned Bordeaux Commune
by Stephen Brook
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The Bordeaux commune of Pauillac is the most prestigious wine commune in the world, home to some of the most famous names in fine wine, such as Lafite, Mouton-Rothschild and Latour.In Pauillac, Stephen Brook examines the factors that make the commune and its wines so desirable. The land - the way it lies and the soils that comprise it - is assessed, as is the intriguing history of the area which set the scene for the introduction of the 1855 Classification. Pauillac's viticulture and show more winemaking are also explained and practical advice is given on visiting the area.The book then provides in-depth profiles of the Pauillac estates, arranged according to their position in the 1855 Classification. Each profile analyzes the development of the estate and its wines, the aims, attitudes and practices of the owners and a qualitative assessment is given on their current results.Pauillac concludes with an extensive section of tasting and vintage notes for each estate. Throughout the book, specially commissioned photography by Michael Busselle captures the essence of the place and its people. show lessTags
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Stephen Brook is a leading writer on wine, gastronomy, and travel. In 1987 he won the Andre Simon award for Liquid Gold and in 1999 his book on Pauillac won the Andre Simon Special Commendation. The following year The Wines of California won the Glenfiddich. Prix Lanson, and Veuve Clicquot prizes for best wine book. More recently he edited A show more Century of Wine. He is a Contributing Editor of Decanter magazine and lives in London show less
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- Original publication date
- 1998
- Important places
- Pauillac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
- Original language
- English
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- Genres
- Nonfiction, Food & Cooking, Home & Garden
- DDC/MDS
- 641.220944714 — Applied science & technology Home economics & family management Food, Cooking & Recipes / Meals, Picnics Drinks Wine History, geographic treatment, biography Europe France & Monaco
- LCC
- TP553 .B74 — Technology Chemical technology Chemical technology Fermentation industries. Beverages. Alcohol
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- English
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- 2
