France is the home of many of the world's greatest wines—nowhere else will you find such a warm welcome awaiting you in the cellar. Illustrated with specially commissioned photographs (wine usually seems to be made in attractive surroundings) as well as maps, the books in this series describe the wine-producing regions of each country. The authors recommend itineraries, list wineries, describe the local cuisines, suggest wine bars and restaurants, and provide a mass of practical information—much of which is not readily available elsewhere. Each title includes: Itineraries and maps Local gastronomic specialties o Hundreds of visitor-friendly wineries Descriptions of local and regional wines Museums and sightseeing points Lists of wine festivals and exhibitions Restaurants, hotels and wine stores Reference section and glossary France is the home of many of the world's greatest wines—nowhere else will you find such a warm welcome awaiting you in the cellar. Every one of the country's wine regions produces a unique selection of wines, often made with grapes used nowhere else for winemaking. Christopher Fielden describes France's most important wine-producing areas, gives the background to the wines, and provides a guide to visiting the best producers. Hundreds of wineries that welcome visitors are listed, together with their addresses, telephone numbers, websites and opening times. Christopher Fielden is a cheerful and knowledgeable guide. The French wine regions and their vineyards are well drawn. There are clear guidelines for visiting wineries and tasting their wines. Is there a charge for tasting? Are you expected to spit? (Yes in Burgundy; no in Alsace.) This book provides answers to these and many other questions.

Kermit Lynch's recounting of his experiences on the wine route and in the wine cellars of France takes the reader through the Loire, Bordeaux, the Languedoc, Provence, Northern and Southern Rhone, and the Cote d'Or.

Describes the wine-producing regions of France, recommends tours through these areas, and offers suggestions for places to taste and buy wine

Unique, astonishingly comprehensive, and with over 8,000 French wines selected from 28,000 tasted blind, this ultimate guide offers irresistibly tempting suggestions. Each entry includes 20 separate pieces of information-many given in compact symbols and found in this book alone-and there are four indexes, so you can look up a wine by its name, producer, appellation, or commune. For every winemaking region in France, you'll get the latest news on the past year's vintage.

From cosmopolitan Paris to the sunny Cote d'Azur, from historical Normandy to the rocky Pyrenes, this new edition updates the best of towns, attractions, and landscapes of every region. 100 maps. of color photos.

An essential guide to the key wine and wine-producing regions of France, this unpretentious and informative reference brings each wine and region to life with detailed maps and photographs to help you discover the best wines and where they are produced. Includes more than 200 major appellations and best vintages Regional resources show where to eat, stay, drink and buy wine Appeals to both the novice and the connoisseur