Oz Clarke's Bordeaux The Wines, the Vineyards, the Winemakers

"I am a huge admirer of Oz Clarke. His enthusiasm is infectious, yet behind the fun is serious expertise. Bordeaux, the greatest of all the classic wine regions, could do with a breath of fresh air. Oz is the chap to do it." -- Michael Broadbent, author ofMichael Broadbent's Vintage Wine The champion of the modern turns back to the heart of the old world and delivers an essential book for all lovers of Bordeaux wine. Oz Clarke at his witty, incisive best on a region he has both championed and challenged for years. Over 300 profiles of Bordeaux's most important wine chateaux along with wine labels, tasting notes, and best vintage recommendations. Evocative descriptions of each of Bordeaux's famous wine sub-regions (including Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Margaux, and Pauillac), as well as less well-known up-and-coming areas. With regional maps and lively text covering history, geography, climate, soils, grape varieties, and Oz's specific drinking recommendations for each area. Best buys from the chateaux, recommended by style and price, including the 'second' wines of top chateaux. Up-to-date vintage information and advice on when to drink the wines. What to do when you visit Bordeaux tips on where to learn about, taste, and buy wi≠ guides to local markets with recommendations for what and where to eat.Clarke, Oz is the author of 'Oz Clarke's Bordeaux The Wines, the Vineyards, the Winemakers', published 2007 under ISBN 9780151013005 and ISBN 0151013004.