Bordeaux
A Consumer's Guide to the World's Finest Wines - Fourth Edition - Completely Revised and Updated
- 1264pages
- 45 heures de lecture
Wine drinkers worldwide regard Robert M. Parker, Jr.'s work as "The Bible." First published in 1985, this influential consumer guide marked the beginning of Parker's notable career in wine criticism. His mission has always been to offer honest, informed advice on which wines are worth purchasing. The fourth edition presents a comprehensive guide to vintages from 1961 to 2001, highlighting new producers in France's key wine region and including over 700 wine labels for the first time. Parker has retasted and reevaluated many of Bordeaux's finest wines, adjusting ratings to reflect new insights, providing readers with a wealth of updated material. The book begins with an overview of each vintage year, detailing growing conditions, anticipated maturity, price ranges, and lists of top wines. The core chapter, "Evaluating the Wines of Bordeaux," meticulously reviews wine producers by appellation, organized geographically and listed alphabetically. Each entry features contact information, vineyard size, winemaking style, and evaluations, alongside extensive tasting notes and Parker's renowned rating system, scoring wines from 50 to 100. Additional chapters offer insights into the elements of great Bordeaux, practical travel tips, a glossary of wine terms, and more, making this an essential guide for both amateurs and connoisseurs seeking the perfect bottle.
