The Wines of Bordeaux - Tapa dura

Bordeaux produces some of the best and certainly the most expensive wines in the world. Clive Coates' 'The Wines of Bordeaux' gives you the knowledge to choose confidently and avoid making expensive mistakes. This book focuses on the Bordeaux of today, it covers all the regions and includes the latest information on several hundred estates, which range from large Chateaux to small farmsteads. While there is plenty of information on the most famous Chateaux, it will also point you towards the up and coming estates with potential. Detailed information is given on the best vintages, tasting notes on the top wines and which ones give the best value for your money making choosing Bordeaux wines a pleasure.

Clive Coates MW (Master of Wine) is one of the world's leading wine authorities. His lifetime of distinguished activity in the field has been recognised by the French government, which recently awarded him the Chevalier de L'Ordre du Merite. Coates has published award-winning 'The Vine', his independent fine wine magazine, since 1985.