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 chateaux. Florence Brutton's 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.

INTRODUCTION

THE LOIRE VALLEY

Chateau de Vaugaudry

Chateau de Brissac

Chateau de Coulaine

Chateau de Tracy

CHAMPAGNE

Roederer

Taittinger

Bollinger

ALSACE

Domaine Schlumberger

Domaine Weinbach

BURGUNDY

Chateau de Chorey-les-Beaune

Chateau de Beru

Chateau Fuisse

Chateau des Pethieres

JURA

Chateau d'Arlay

SAVOIE

Domaine de Mejane

THE RHONE VALLEY

Jean-Louis Chave

Domaine de l'Oratoire Saint Martin

Chateau Fortia

PROVENCE

Chateau de Saint Martin

Chateau Vannieres

Mas de la Dame

CORSICA

Clos Capitoro

LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON

Chateau deJau

Chateau de Pennautier

Abbaye de Valmagne

THE SOUTH-WEST

Chateau de Saurs

Chateau de Belingard

BORDEAUX

Chfateau Batailley

Chateau du Taillan

Chateau de Rozier

Chateau Lafite Rothschild

MAP

DIRECTORY