Download or read book The Wines of Bordeaux and Western France written by John J. Baxevanis and published by Rl Innactive Titles. This book was released on 1987 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries, the wine regions of Bordeaux and western France have produced many of the best vintages in the world. Drawing upon his extensive research in France and first-hand knowledge of the vineyards and producers, Baxevanis provides a complete survey on these locales and their wines, including detailed information on the group varieties and their characteristics, the system of wine classification, the histories of the vintages, and cultivation. This is an indispensable book that will introduce the amateur wine lover to the mysteries of French wine and entertain the expert with new and fascinating information.