Burgundy and Its Wines [Hardcover]

Nicholas Faith (Author), Andy Katz (Photographer), Robert M. Parker Jr (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2004

The French region of Burgundy is a unique mix of historic towns and vineyards, great wines, and staunchly individualistic wine-makers, winebrokers, and wine merchants. Now, award-winning writer Nicholas Faith and photographer Andy Katz capture all the complexity of the region’s character in a perfect marriage of text and images. Their journey takes us to places where the temptation is to linger—Côte d’Or, renowned for its Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes; Dijon, the historic treasure house of the region; the lovely town of Beaune, heart of the Burgundian wine business; the picturesque villages of Pommard, Volnay, and, above all, Le Montrachet, a tiny mecca for lovers of white wines. Venturing also to outlying regions, they visit Chablis, the Mâcconais, and Beaujolais. The journey ends with a digest of practical advice and information, including a selective guide to the best merchants and producers, and a directory of the Burgundian appellations and Grands Crus.

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About the Author

Nicholas Faith is a well-known journalist and a leading wine writer based in London. His first wine book, The Winemasters, was awarded the Andre Simon Prize. His book on Cognac won prizes in both Britain and the United States

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Duncan Baird (March 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1903296781
• ISBN-13: 978-1903296783
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,789,479 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Burgundy & its Wines, January 29, 2007

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John R. Kolb "JK" (Iowa, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Burgundy and Its Wines (Hardcover)

The book has wonderful photography, with a nice history of the region. A few major vineyards are listed, but don't expect it to be a list of key Burgundian hot spots! More the asthetic and artistic history of the area and how wine got started and grew.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great overview of Burgundy wines, October 30, 2008

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J. Hartsfield (Columbus, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Burgundy and Its Wines (Paperback)

Provided a good introduction and overview to the various areas of Burgundy. It included a history of winemaking in the regions as well as specifics on the characteristics of the wines from each region.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty but not very useful, May 25, 2007

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B. Lewis (California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Burgundy and Its Wines (Hardcover)

This book is sort of all fluff; the pictures are pretty, but it's not really very informative. I'd skip it and buy a Michelin guide unless you want a picture book for your coffee table.