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Clive Coates, M. W.
The Wines of Bordeaux
Vintages and Tasting Notes 1952-2003
$65.00, hardcover
978-0-520-23573-1
Available Now
720 pages, 7 x 10 inches, 125 b/w photographs, 11 maps
September 2004, Only available in US, terr. and dep., P
Categories: Wine & Viticulture; Food & Cooking; Wine; Wine Guides
September 2004, Only available in US, terr. and dep., P
Categories: Wine & Viticulture; Food & Cooking; Wine; Wine Guides
"Clive Coates is one of our favorite wine writers. . . . His new book not only offers wonderfully compressed profiles of Bordeaux's big players, but gives us the skinny as well on a host of little guys, many of whom, as it turns out, make pretty good wine, yet rarely get the attention they deserve. Perhaps now they will."—Randy Sheahan, Quarterly Review of Wines
"For collectors intent on investing any measure of time and money in Bordeaux wine, this is a must-read. . . . This book demystifies the world's most elite wine-growing region. . . . A cross between an encyclopedia, farmer's almanac, historic review and price guide, the book offers an organized means of understanding Bordeaux, geographically and hierarchically, by chateau and vintage."—Holly Hubbard Preston, International Herald Tribune
"English Master of Wine Clive Coates has written a superb and elegantly understated book. It is a thoughtful antidote to the hype and hyperbole of other wine experts."—Deborah Scoblionkov, Philadelphia Inquirer
"A comprehensive guide to one of France's leading wine regions. . . . A great gift."—Laurie Daniel, San Jose Mercury News
"An indispensable tome."—Claudia Conlon, The Wine News
"[Coates'] knowledge of Bordeaux is nothing short of encyclopedic."—Robert Messenger, Food & Wine
"A must-have for oenophiles. [Coates'] meticulously researched book not only tells you which wines and vintages thrill him—and he's tasted them all—but also assesses even the most obscure chateau and includes maps, facts and figures about each appellation."—Ted Loos, Town & Country
"For collectors intent on investing any measure of time and money in Bordeaux wine, this is a must-read. . . . This book demystifies the world's most elite wine-growing region. . . . A cross between an encyclopedia, farmer's almanac, historic review and price guide, the book offers an organized means of understanding Bordeaux, geographically and hierarchically, by chateau and vintage."—Holly Hubbard Preston, International Herald Tribune
"English Master of Wine Clive Coates has written a superb and elegantly understated book. It is a thoughtful antidote to the hype and hyperbole of other wine experts."—Deborah Scoblionkov, Philadelphia Inquirer
"A comprehensive guide to one of France's leading wine regions. . . . A great gift."—Laurie Daniel, San Jose Mercury News
"An indispensable tome."—Claudia Conlon, The Wine News
"[Coates'] knowledge of Bordeaux is nothing short of encyclopedic."—Robert Messenger, Food & Wine
"A must-have for oenophiles. [Coates'] meticulously researched book not only tells you which wines and vintages thrill him—and he's tasted them all—but also assesses even the most obscure chateau and includes maps, facts and figures about each appellation."—Ted Loos, Town & Country
"While many books and periodicals give similar information on Bordeaux wines, their history, their sources and style, I know of none in English that does the job so well as here."—Charles Sullivan, author of Zinfandel
"What other writer gives you the confidence that he truly knows each property, its terroir, its proprietor and its produce, and can give you a fresh and honest assessment?"—Hugh Johnson, coauthor of The World Atlas of Wine
"What other writer gives you the confidence that he truly knows each property, its terroir, its proprietor and its produce, and can give you a fresh and honest assessment?"—Hugh Johnson, coauthor of The World Atlas of Wine
Written by the leading international expert on French wine, The Wines of Bordeaux is the authoritative guide to one of the most important and complex wine regions in the world. Sumptuously produced, with a wealth of color illustrations and stunning line drawings, this book covers all the vineyards of Bordeaux—from the largest and most famous châteaux to the smallest farmsteads.
Bordeaux is known for the quality, quantity, and variety of its wine. It produces twenty-five percent of the appellation contrôlée harvest in France—a great deal more than the Beaujolais, Burgundy, Alsace, Loire, or Rhône regions. It also produces all of the three main types of wine: red, dry white, and sweet white. Updating and augmenting Clive Coates's classic Grands Vins, this book shows that many of Bordeaux's wines are not only superlative but also affordable. Thirty-five years of traveling around the French vineyards has given Coates an encyclopedic knowledge of France and its wines. His love and respect for French wines is apparent as he imparts detailed information on the best vintages, tasting notes of the top wines, and up-to-the-minute advice for selecting best value wines. With clear wine descriptions that are accessible to both the uninitiated and the connoisseur, The Wines of Bordeaux increases the pleasure of traveling to this remarkable region and of selecting and enjoying its splendid wines.
Bordeaux is known for the quality, quantity, and variety of its wine. It produces twenty-five percent of the appellation contrôlée harvest in France—a great deal more than the Beaujolais, Burgundy, Alsace, Loire, or Rhône regions. It also produces all of the three main types of wine: red, dry white, and sweet white. Updating and augmenting Clive Coates's classic Grands Vins, this book shows that many of Bordeaux's wines are not only superlative but also affordable. Thirty-five years of traveling around the French vineyards has given Coates an encyclopedic knowledge of France and its wines. His love and respect for French wines is apparent as he imparts detailed information on the best vintages, tasting notes of the top wines, and up-to-the-minute advice for selecting best value wines. With clear wine descriptions that are accessible to both the uninitiated and the connoisseur, The Wines of Bordeaux increases the pleasure of traveling to this remarkable region and of selecting and enjoying its splendid wines.
Preface
Introduction
Part One -- The Properties
Médoc
Haut-Médoc
Saint-Estèphe
Pauillac
Saint-Julien
Margaux
Moulis and Listrac
Graves: Pessac-Léognan
Graves du Sud
Sauternes
Lesser Sweet Wine Areas
Between the Rivers
Premières Côtes de Bordeaux
Saint-Émilion
The Saint-Émilion Satellites
Pomerol
Lalande de Pomerol
Fronsac and Canon Fronsac
Côtes de Castillon and Côtes de Francs
Bourg and Blaye
The Rest of Bordeaux
Part Two -- The Vintages
2003 First Report
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997 plus Sauternes
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1990, 1989 and 1988 Sauternes
1989
1988
1986
1985
1983
1982
1981
1979
1978 and 1975
1970
1966
1961
1959
1959 Sauternes
1952
Introduction
Part One -- The Properties
Médoc
Haut-Médoc
Saint-Estèphe
Pauillac
Saint-Julien
Margaux
Moulis and Listrac
Graves: Pessac-Léognan
Graves du Sud
Sauternes
Lesser Sweet Wine Areas
Between the Rivers
Premières Côtes de Bordeaux
Saint-Émilion
The Saint-Émilion Satellites
Pomerol
Lalande de Pomerol
Fronsac and Canon Fronsac
Côtes de Castillon and Côtes de Francs
Bourg and Blaye
The Rest of Bordeaux
Part Two -- The Vintages
2003 First Report
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997 plus Sauternes
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1990, 1989 and 1988 Sauternes
1989
1988
1986
1985
1983
1982
1981
1979
1978 and 1975
1970
1966
1961
1959
1959 Sauternes
1952
James Beard Foundation Awards
An Encyclopedia of the Wines and Domaines of France, by Clive Coates, M. W.
Côte D'Or: A Celebration of the Great Wines of Burgundy, by Clive Coates, M. W.
Grands Vins: The Finest Châteaux of Bordeaux and Their Wines, by Clive Coates, M. W.
The Wines of the Northern Rhône, by John Livingstone-Learmonth
North American Pinot Noir, by John Winthrop HaegerA Life Uncorked, by Hugh Johnson
Perfect Pairings: A Master Sommelier's Practical Advice for Partnering Wine with Food, by Evan Goldstein
Côte D'Or: A Celebration of the Great Wines of Burgundy, by Clive Coates, M. W.
Grands Vins: The Finest Châteaux of Bordeaux and Their Wines, by Clive Coates, M. W.
The Wines of the Northern Rhône, by John Livingstone-Learmonth
North American Pinot Noir, by John Winthrop HaegerA Life Uncorked, by Hugh Johnson
Perfect Pairings: A Master Sommelier's Practical Advice for Partnering Wine with Food, by Evan Goldstein