The Great wine of Chateaux of Bordeaux

Inbunden bok. Mitchell Beazley Artists House London. 1983. 200 sidor.

Nära nyskick. Skyddsomslag i gott skick. The cover is slightly taped and repaired in good condition.
NOTE: A green, stylish congratulations greeting (Christmas present) on a green note pasted on the first page, otherwise in the best possible condition.

The Great Wine Châteaux of Bordeaux by Hubrecht Duijker — one of the classic, richly illustrated introductions to Bordeaux’s most prestigious estates. The book exists in several editions (1975–1988), all with similar content but different publishers.

What the book contains
⭐ 1. Portraits of the major Bordeaux châteaux
Duijker presents the most important estates in Médoc, Graves, Saint‑Émilion, Pomerol and Sauternes.
Each château typically receives:
• A historical overview
• Notes on architecture and vineyards
• Winemaking philosophy
• Tasting impressions (typical style, strengths, aging potential)
• Photographs of the estate, cellars, and vineyards
This makes the book both a visual and informational guide.

⭐ 2. Bordeaux wine regions explained
Duijker gives a clear introduction to:
• The Left Bank vs Right Bank
• Soil types (gravel, clay, limestone)
• Grape varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc)
• Classification systems (1855, Graves, Saint‑Émilion)
It’s written for the general wine lover — accessible but knowledgeable.

⭐ 3. Winemaking and vintage character
The book includes:
• How Bordeaux wines are made
• Barrel aging and blending
• What makes a great vintage
• Differences between communes (e.g., Pauillac vs Margaux)
While not technical, it gives a solid foundation for understanding Bordeaux.

⭐ 4. Photography & design
All editions are richly illustrated, with large colour photos of:
• Châteaux exteriors
• Barrel halls
• Vineyards
• Bottles and labels
The 1975 Hastings House edition (199 pages) is especially known for its generous photo layout.

Who the book is ideal for
• Bordeaux beginners wanting a visual, approachable introduction
• Wine lovers who enjoy estate histories and photography
• Collectors of classic wine literature
• Anyone planning a Bordeaux trip and wanting background on the major châteaux

Beautiful photography & layout
Many readers describe the book as “visually stunning” and “a pleasure to browse”.
The large-format images of châteaux, vineyards, and cellars are often singled out as the book’s greatest strength.
Amazon (US/UK)
Readers describe it as:
• “A beautiful coffee‑table book with substance.”
• “A great introduction to Bordeaux’s great estates.”
• “Well-written and gorgeously photographed.”
⭐ AbeBooks / eBay buyers
Comments often mention:
• excellent production quality
• surprisingly low second‑hand prices
• usefulness for collectors of wine literature.