Bordeaux Grands Crus Classés 1855: Wine Châteaux of the Médoc and Sauternes - Hardcover

by Hugh Johnson (Author), Franck Ferrand (Author), Guillaume de Laubier (Photographer)

Step inside the châteaux of the fabled red wines of the Médoc and white wines of Sauternes on this insider's tour, complete with tasting notes for the great vintages.

The landmark creation of the Grands Crus Classés in 1855 set the benchmark for wine quality around the world. The sixty-one reds of the Médoc and twenty-seven whites of Sauternes are considered the finest wines in the world. The care that goes into creating these exceptional wines is an art, and the picturesque domaines where this craft is perfected are as beautiful as their wines are refined. This is the first book dedicated to the red and white wines that offers the history of each domaine, along with a guide to the great vintages and an address book to the vineyards. Newly commissioned photographs capture the region throughout the seasons, making this handsome volume both a glorious voyage and an important reference for any wine lover.

Author Biography

Franck Ferrand is historian. Hugh Johnson is a world-famous wine expert, and Philippe Castéja is President of the Conseil des Grands Crus Classés in 1855. Guillaume de Laubier is a lifestyle photographer.