Grand Cru: The Great Wines of Burgundy Through the Perspective of Its Finest Vineyards

ISBN: 1402785488

Author: Norman, Remington

Condition: New

For wine lovers, Burgundy is the holy grail, with wineries that have long produced incomparable vinde terroir. But Burgundy is as famous for its idiosyncrasies as for its rare vintages. Through visits to 33 of the Cte d'Or's finest vineyards--the ones that have consistently outperformed others through the centuries--Grand Cru adds new insight into our understanding of this remarkable region and its distinctive approach to quality. In individual entries, Norman profiles each Grand Cru vineyard, providing a listing of its principal owners, origins, topography/geology, the best sources for wine, and more.Filled with spectacular color photographs, Grand Cru is written as a paean to the exhilaration and excitement that Burgundy is uniquely capable of generating.