French Wine Châteaux: Distinctive Vintages and Their Estates - Hardcover

Stella, Alain; Hammond, Francis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 2080201379 ISBN 13: 9782080201379

Verlag: Flammarion, 2012

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Reseña del editor:

An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the stunning estates run by some of France’s most prestigious and long-standing vineyards. Hennessy, Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Mercier, Krug, Ruinart, Veuve Clicquot, Château d’Yquem, Cheval Blanc; across the world these names are synonymous with prestige, secrets passed down from generation to generation, and above all the genius of French wine production. It is a little known fact that these producers, which together comprise the Moët Hennessy group, were never satisfied with simply striving to make the best Cognac, Champagne, Sauternes, or Saint- Emilion. In reality, ever since they were founded, they have all been committed to creating a marketplace in which French products such as these are regarded as a crowning jewel. And so, in order to entertain in style, these legendary institutions have constructed beautiful estates. Guests are often treated to a meal, comprising dishes which subtly complement and ultimately intensify the experience of tasting the sought-after libations. Stunning countryside surroundings, beautiful interior design, a friendly atmosphere, and often contemporary art all have a role to play in entertaining guests; which means that today’s eminent designers and architects also contribute to these exquisite locales. This volume is an invitation to discover the magic of these beautiful retreats, and the institutions behind them.

Biografía del autor:

Alain Stella has co-authored Historic Houses of Paris, Distinctive Vintages: Fine French Wines and Spirits, and The Little Book of Coffee. Daniel Rondeau, author, journalist, and publisher, is the French ambassador to UNESCO. Francis Hammond’s photographs have appeared in Elle Décor and Martha Stewart Living, as well as in The British Ambassador’s Residence in Paris and Versailles: A Private Invitation.

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• Verlag: Flammarion
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• ISBN 10: 2080201379
• ISBN 13: 9782080201379
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 280