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Author Pitte, Jean-Robert, 1949-

Title Bordeaux/Burgundy : a vintage rivalry / Jean-Robert Pitte ; translated by M.B. DeBevoise
Published Berkeley : University of California Press, ©2008

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Contents Weighing the evidence -- Markets and consumers -- The physical environment -- Incomparable wines -- Conclusion: farewell to parochialism
Summary Explores the land, people, and wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy. This title presents an account of a tapestry of terroir, history, culture, and economics from Roman to modern times. It delves into the key role played by medieval monks, dukes, and peasant vignerons in building their respective reputations
Analysis academic
alcohol
ancient history
ancient rome
beverage
bordeaux
burgundy
coffee table book
contemporary
cultural
culture
drinking
economics
economy
food and drink
historical
medieval
red wine
representation
scholarly
terroir
types of wine
wine books
wine grapes
wine lover
wine regions
wine
winegrowing
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Translated from the French
Print version record
Subject Wine and wine making -- France -- Bordeaux (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) -- History
Wine and wine making -- France -- Burgundy -- History
Viticulture -- France -- Bordeaux (Nouvelle-Aquitaine)
Viticulture -- France -- Burgundy
COOKING -- Beverages -- Wine & Spirits.
Viticulture
Wine and wine making
France -- Bordeaux (Nouvelle-Aquitaine)
France -- Burgundy
Genre/Form History
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780520933316
0520933311
Other Titles Bordeaux/Bourgogne. English