This is a mediocre book. Use it to build yourself a mediocre cellar. Look elsewhere for great wines (at all prices)


Comprehensive and objective guide to French Wines   January 6, 2001
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This is the English version of the annual bible for French Wine lovers and professionals. Unlike other guides this one does not accept advertising and all wines are judged on blind tastings by over 800 professionals. Only 30% of the 28,000 bottles submitted from every wine region of France succeed in winning an entry. Every wine is described and rated together with details of the winemaker, visiting times etc. There is also a wealth of other information on vintages, food, tasting etc which makes this such a valuable book for anyone seeking out decent wines in France. As a professional I use it as an indispensible guide to finding new supplies and learning more about wine and France. Most of us do not need to purchase it annually, as inclusion in any year suggests that the vineyard in question is doing most things well. The print is small but this allows for such a wealth of information. Like all good things, I recommend this with some hesitation, as until now it has been almost a secret source of information for me as a professional - now all my customers can access the same information!