Publisher's Synopsis
Choosing and buying Bordeaux wine, whether for the table or as an investment, can be a confusing and complicated process, but not with Charles Taylor, leading specialist in the area. He has handpicked his top 80 chateaux so the reader doesn't need to sift through the 7000 or so to find their favourite label. Charles introduces each commune and covers the soil type, character of the wine and its varying vintages. He groups the chateaux by region for ease and simplicity with clear maps of each area and chateau. Including information on wine-making and viticultural trends, the soil and climate, the confusing world of classifications and Bordeaux for the investor he brings together a fascinating, focused and precise guide to Bordeaux.