The great family wine estates of France

Focuses on the magnificent private homes in France's age-old wine industry. This title features photographs from thirty-one wine estates that range from sumptuous Champagne houses to modest Burgundian chateaux. From the estates of the champagne families of Bollinger, Roederer, and Taittinger to family properties in Bordeaux, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Ctes du Rhne, Alsace, Jura, Provence, Corsica, Languedoc-Roussillon, the Southwest, and the Loire, here are the private homes at the heart of the extraordinary French wine industry. This beautifully illustrated book offers unrivalled access to the magnificent private homes in France's age-old wine industry. Photographs from thirty-one wine estates range from sumptuous Champagne houses to modest Burgundian ch'teaux. Florence Bruttons texts bring the unique character of each estate to life: she explains the importance of local customs and the history of each family as wine makers. Travellers will love the practical details, including lists of the wines produced by each estate, a map and, where applicable, visitor information, including details about wine-tasting sessions, tours, accommodation and dining.