On Burgundy – From Maddening to Marvellous in 59 Wine Tales
Compiled by Susan Keevil
Words by Académie du Vin: ‘From teeth-gnashing outrage to tonsil-tickling euphoria: Burgundy can baffle with its unwillingness to charm in the glass, then dazzle and astound us when we catch it at its best. It is elusive yet addictive. Those who know Burgundy frequently never love another wine – not least the authors and experts in this book, whose insights here embrace the two grapes (Pinot Noir and Chardonnay), the two slopes (the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune) and the hillsides that surround this region. They answer the questions everyone asks: Why do these wines taste as good as they do? Who makes them this way? And, how is it that this celestial terroir came to the world’s attention in the first place?’
Format: Hardback