Bordeaux 1855: A Guide to the Grands Crus Classés, Médoc & Sauternes

This chic, richly illustrated, and practical guide features thirty-five wine ch teaux in the prestigious Grands Crus Class s classification, producing the finest red and white wines in Bordeaux. The classification, created in 1855 to award official recognition to the most exceptional wines of the M doc and Sauternes, remains today the ultimate reference and a universal standard in the wine world.

Taking readers on a tour through the region to visit each ch teau in turn, this guide presents a brief history of each estate, a description of the vineyard and the terroir, instructions for getting there, details of ch teau stays, and various tours and wine-tasting and food-pairing sessions offered. Detailed introductions recount the 1855 classification and the celebrated wine region, and the book is completed with foldout maps featuring the thirty-five estates.

This comprehensive and elegant guide with a foil-stamped and embossed cover is the ideal companion for wine aficionados planning a trip through the Bordeaux region, as well as wine-loving armchair travelers who want to enjoy their Bordeaux wines with discernment.