{"product_id":"french-wine-for-dummies-isbn-9780764553547","title":"French Wine For Dummies","description":"“Whether you are an avid collector or wine novice, this book offers an extensive resource in an accessible format.”\u003cbr\u003e —Charlie Trotter, Acclaimed Chef and Award-Winning Author  \u003cp\u003e“This book is an invitation to discover the bountiful wine regions, each different from one another, and is an homage to the beauty and uniqueness of the delicious wines they produced.”\u003cbr\u003e —Georges Duboeuf, Les Vins Georges Duboeuf\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“The diversity of French wine is one of its attractions, but it can seem perplexing...until you pick up this marvelous guide. The route is well -marked, easy-to-follow, and the destinations are delicious.”\u003cbr\u003e —Kermit Lynch, Wine Merchant and author, \u003ci\u003eAdventures on the Wine Route\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“...Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan lead us by the hand down the road of adventure to discover the wines of France that they know so well.... In their relaxed, wise, and mischievous way, they show us the joy and pleasure of drinking French wine.”\u003cbr\u003e —Prince Alain de Polignac, Winemaker, Champagne Pommery\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou no longer need to be confused or intimidated by French wine. Authored by certified wine educators and authors Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan, \u003ci\u003eFrench Wine For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e introduces you to the delicious world of fine French wine. Among other things, you’ll discover how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTranslate wine labels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify great wine bargains\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop your own wine tastes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMatch French wines with foods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eHere’s everything you need to know to sip and savor the best—and the best-value—Bordeaux, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Alsace, and other delicious wines. This lighthearted and informative guide covers:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe story of French wine and how it came to dominate the wine world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow the French name and label their wines and why\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrance’s most important wine regions—including a region-by-region survey of the best vineyards and their products\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrance’s other wine regions, including Champagne, Alsace, the Loire Valley, and others\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo pour yourself a big glass of Beaujolais Nouveau, sit back, and enjoy the ride as Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan take you on an intoxicating journey through the wonderful world of French wine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Use This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Why France is the Home of Great Wines 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: France’s High-Profile Wine Regions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: France’s Other Wine Regions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV: The Part of Tens 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart V: Appendixes 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons used in this Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Why France is the Home of Great Wines 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: France, Superstar 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the Beginning 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNatural Talents 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClimate ups and downs 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOld dirt 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime passages 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrench Wine-Think 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: French Wine Today 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe’re Number One 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Variety of French Wine 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe colors of France 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDry, sweet, and bubbly 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollectable to highly affordable 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegional characters 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Grapes of France 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Wine Laws and Labels 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrance’s Wine Laws: The Opposite of Laissez-Faire 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrivileged versus ordinary locales 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall is beautiful 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAOC, VDQS, and Vin de Pays 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDegrees of pedigree within the AOC ranks 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe French Wine Label 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: France’s High-Profile Wine Regions 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Elite Red Wines of Bordeaux 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bordeaux Advantage 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBordeaux the red 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRed Bordeaux’s grape varieties 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe High-Rent Districts 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Left Bank style 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Villages of the Haut-Médoc 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Right Bank style 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassified Information 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 1855 Classification 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Graves\/Pessac-Léognan classification 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe St.-Emilion classification 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBordeaux’s Best Reds 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur top ten 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreat Haut-Médoc wines 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop Pessac-Léognan wines 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Best St.-Emilion Bordeaux 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Pomerol ranking (unofficial) 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrinking Red Bordeaux 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisiting Bordeaux 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaut-Médoc and Graves 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSt.-Emilion 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and value meet 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther notable dry whites 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSauternes and Barsac 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Sauternes wine district 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSauternes’ grape varieties 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying sweet Bordeaux 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProducers of Sweet White Bordeaux 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond Château d’Yquem: great Sauternes\/Barsacs 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore good Sauternes\/Barsacs 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBargain dessert wines 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Burgundy—Queen of France 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Where and Why of Burgundy 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoil and climate 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe two great Burgundy grapes 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe scale of Burgundy 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBurgundy’s AOC System 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBurgundy’s Districts 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChablis, from Chablis, France 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChablis appellations 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGood Chablis producers 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecent Chablis vintages 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBurgundy Royalty: Côte d’Or 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Côte d’Or wine villages 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCôte d’Or wines in the market 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCôte d’Or producers to buy 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Côte Chalonnaise: Affordable Burgundies 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCôte Chalonnaise appellations 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChalonnaise producers to buy 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEveryday Whites: Mâcon 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMâcon’s appellations and wines 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMâcon producers to buy 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eServing Burgundy 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying white Burgundy 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePairing Burgundy with food 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Beaujolais, The Fun Red 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Makes Beaujolais 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Beaujolais terroir 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Gamay grape 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeaujolais winemaking 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom Frivolous to Firm 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeaujolais Nouveau 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCru Beaujolais 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProducers and prices 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying Beaujolais 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Robust Rhône Reds and Unique Whites 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo Regions in One 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe nature of the North 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe nature of the South 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Northern Rhône, Up Close 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe reds rule 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUncommon whites 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Southern Rhône in the Spotlight 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe major wines of the South 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatellite wine zones of the Southern Rhône 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying Rhône Wines 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: France’s Other Wine Regions 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Champagne: The World’s Greatest Sparkling Wine 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Champagne is 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Champagne Region 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChampagne’s climate and soil 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe grape varieties of Champagne 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe four grape-growing districts 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStyles of Champagne 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-vintage, vintage, and prestige cuvées 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlanc de blanks, blanc de noirs, and rosé Champagnes 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom dry to sweet: Brut, Extra dry, and Demi-Sec Champagne 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Great Champagne Houses 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“House styles” 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrower-producer Champagnes 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAging Champagne 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChampagne with Food 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Alsace: White Wine Wonderland 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocation, Location 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMountains’ majesty 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForecast: sunny and dry 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Grapes of Alsace 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Range of Wines 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe dominant style 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegally speaking 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVT and SGN: Measures of ripeness 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRiesling, Above All 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlsace’s Other Wine Gems 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGewurztraminer 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePinot Blanc 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTokay-Pinot Gris 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Alsace wines 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying Alsace Wines 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop Alsace Producers 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: The Loire Valley’s Hidden Gems 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rambling Loire Valley 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Loire’s climate and soil 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe major wine districts 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Upper Loire: Sauvignon Blanc’s Spiritual Home 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSancerre and Pouilly-Fumé 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther wines of the Upper Loire 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading Upper Loire producers 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Diverse Central Loire 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTouraine’s (too) many AOCs 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe many faces of Vouvray 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Touraine’s best red wines 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe dry and the sweet of Anjou-Saumur 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMuscadet: The Value White 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying Loire Valley Wines 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: The South of France 213\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLanguedoc-Roussillon: The Mother Vineyard of France 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe lay of the land 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe seeds of change 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassical wines: better than ever 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLanguedoc fringe dwellers 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeautiful Provence 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClimate and soil 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe wines of Provence 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Other French Wine Regions 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSouthwest France 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBergerac 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCahors and vicinity 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBéarn 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJura 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSavoie 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorsica 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther French Regions 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: The Part of Tens 243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Answers to Ten Common Questions about French Wines 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy are French Wines so Expensive? 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow are French Wines Different from American Wines? 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre Rosé Champagnes Really Dry? 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre French Wines the Best Wines? 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo French Wines Age Long? 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre Prestige Cuvée Champagnes Really Better? Or are they Just a Rip-Off? 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan I Keep My Wines in the Refrigerator? 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe French Make a Big Deal about “Terroir.” Isn’t This Concept Overrated? 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée) Status a Guarantee of Quality for French Wines? 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre All Burgundy Wines Expensive? 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Ten French Wine Myths Exposed 251\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChampagne Isn’t For Dinner 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRed Bordeaux Takes Forever to Mature 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSauternes are Delicious Young 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChablis is too Dry and Acidic 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChampagne is too Expensive 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Must Drink Beaujolais Nouveau before spring 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChâteauneuf-du-Pape is Full-Bodied and Long-Lasting 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll Rieslings are too Sweet 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWines of Southern France are Rustic and Mediocre 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChampagnes Don’t Age Well 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Appendixes 255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Pronunciation Guide to French Wine Terms 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Bordeaux and Burgundy Classifications 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: French Wine Vintage Chart: 1979 to 1998 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEd McCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eMary Ewing-Mulligan\u003c\/b\u003e co-authored the bestselling \u003ci\u003eWine For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. 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