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Name: An Encyclopedia of the Wines and Domaines of France
Price: 68.95 USD
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ISBN: 9780520220935

✍️ Coates, Clive, M W

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A detailed guide to French wine regions with color maps and producer ratings by Clive Coates.

This reference work prioritizes geographic precision and producer evaluation over general history. Coates uses a star system to identify top estates within each appellation, allowing for quick comparison of quality across different zones. The forty-four color maps show main appellations and wine villages, helping readers visualize the terrain. The format invites both deep study and casual lookup, catering to those who want concrete data on character and growers rather than abstract theory.

Key Themes

French wine regions appellation character profiles producer star ratings

Literary Context

Published in 2000 by University of California Press, this hardcover volume reflects early twenty-first century expertise on French viticulture. It stands as a comprehensive study of the time, focusing on established appellations and traditional growing areas rather than emerging trends.

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📝 Description: An Encyclopedia of the Wines and Domaines of France

Clive Coates M W brings his expertise as a leading authority to An Encyclopedia of the Wines and Domaines of France. This volume offers a detailed examination of French wine regions, focusing on character profiles and top producers within each appellation. The author employs a star rating system to highlight the finest estates, providing readers with clear guidance on quality. The text is structured to support both casual browsing and serious study, making it accessible for various levels of interest. Forty-four color maps illustrate the locations of major appellations and wine villages, bringing each region to vivid life through visual aids. These specially commissioned charts accompany detailed discussions that explain the unique traits of specific areas. The book covers Bordeaux as a primary example of a large fine wine region, among others. It serves collectors and enthusiasts who value precise data and geographic clarity over narrative storytelling. Readers seeking broad historical overviews or simple recipes may find this work too technical. However, those interested in the specific geography and producer rankings of French viticulture will appreciate its organized approach. The inclusion of maps alongside textual analysis creates a practical reference tool for understanding the landscape of French wine.

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Coates delivers a highly structured reference tool that excels in providing clear, comparative data on French wine producers. The forty-four color maps effectively help readers visualize the terrain and appellation boundaries, making it a practical resource for study or lookup. However, those seeking engaging storytelling, deep historical context, or broad cultural narratives will likely find this text dry and overly technical. It is a functional guide for specific queries rather than a leisurely read.

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⭐ eatbookfamily.com editorial review Editorial rating 4.6/5

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This volume serves serious wine enthusiasts and collectors who value geographic precision over narrative history. It is ideal for readers seeking concrete data on French appellations and producer ratings rather than abstract theory or casual reading.

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4.6

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Eatbook Family editorial team

Coates delivers a highly structured reference tool that excels in providing clear, comparative data on French wine producers. The forty-four color maps effectively help readers visualize the terrain and appellation boundaries, making it a practical resource for study or lookup. However, those seeking engaging storytelling, deep historical context, or broad cultural narratives will likely find this text dry and overly technical. It is a functional guide for specific queries rather than a leisurely read.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Yes, it contains forty-four color maps that show main appellations and wine villages to help readers visualize the terrain.

616 pages, hardcover.

Published in 2000 by University of California Press.

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📜 Historical context

Published by the University of California Press, this reference work distinguishes itself by prioritizing geographic accuracy and producer evaluation. Coates utilizes a star system to rank estates within each appellation, offering a structured approach to understanding French wine regions that contrasts with general historical surveys.