Great Bordeaux Wines

by James Seely

Pallas Athene, 1998, [Revised and Updated], ISBN 1873429215, colour photographs and maps throughout, large format hardcover, dustjacket

Very Good Condition, minor edge and shelf wear, a little rubbing and bumping to edges and corners, finger marks to front endpaper, previous owners gift inscription on front endpaper, small indentation to front cover; dustjacket shows minor edge and shelf wear with a little rubbing and bumping to edges and corners, a little rubbing to front (see photographs)

“In this authoritative book, James Seely brings to bear a lifetime’s love and expertise to his account of all the Crus Classes and major Crus Bourgeois of the Bordeaux region.  The 170 vineyards covered range from modest family run farmhouses to grand estates with elegant chateaux to match; and the wines vary from the little-known to the great names which inspire awe and respect wherever wine is discussed.  Each entry contains a detailed history of each of these great chateaux, full tasting notes for vintages currently available, as well as information on the present owners, their attitudes to winemaking, and the changes they have wrought in viticulture and vinification.  A table of useful information for each chateaux shows size and vineyard, average production, all the vital details of viticulture and winemaking, including the names of key personnel, vising arrangements with opening times, telephone and fax numbers, and information on sales and marketing.”