

Dive into the fascinating history of Les Lawton: A Bordeaux Wine Dynasty by Alain Blondy. This Irish family, established in Bordeaux in 1739, made a significant impact on the city and the wine trade. Their journey is marked by marriages, crises, and illustrious encounters. Through this narrative, discover an intimate and political history, reflecting a Bordeaux at the crossroads of Europe and commerce. A captivating book for enthusiasts of wine and Bordeaux history.
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Few Bordeaux families can boast of having a quay named after them. This is the case for the Lawton family, an Irish dynasty established in Bordeaux since 1739. This emblematic family founded a wine brokerage company that profoundly influenced Bordeaux trade.
The book "Les Lawton: A Bordeaux Wine Dynasty", written by passionate historian Alain Blondy and prefaced by Jean-Pierre Poussou, explores the history of this family through the centuries. Marriages, wine crises, commercial successes, and engagements in Bordeaux's political and social life punctuate their journey.
Daniel Lawton, a descendant of the sixth generation, left behind precious memoirs that provide a better understanding of the nuances of this discreet yet influential milieu. This book unveils an intimate and little-known part of Bordeaux, as well as secret aspects of the wine world, often forgotten in major historical chronicles.
The Lawton family does not just tell a family epic. They also reveal the deep connections between Bordeaux and Europe, between commerce and politics, through the illustrious figures they encountered. This work is a captivating dive into local and universal history, intended for wine enthusiasts, history buffs, and family story lovers.
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Dive into the fascinating history of Les Lawton: A Bordeaux Wine Dynasty by Alain Blondy. This Irish family, established in Bordeaux in 1739, made a significant impact on the city and the wine trade. Their journey is marked by marriages, crises, and illustrious encounters. Through this narrative, discover an intimate and political history, reflecting a Bordeaux at the crossroads of Europe and commerce. A captivating book for enthusiasts of wine and Bordeaux history.