Small vocabulary of Bordeaux wine | Franck Dubourdieu, Didier Ters

Among all the great vineyards, Bordeaux is one of the most renowned in the world. But Bordeaux wine is not just a vineyard, it is also a wine civilization, a wine spirit and its practices, in short, a culture and an art of living.

The authors wanted to bring this universe to life through its vocabulary, which is rich here with over 300 words. While many of these words belong to the vocabulary of wine in general, these pages strive to explain the nuances and subtleties they take on in Bordeaux.

From "broker" to "merchant," from "Cabernet" to "Merlot," from "Frontignan" to "château," from vineyard words to tasting terms, a whole universe is presented here.

Wine professionals will find a handy reference, enthusiasts will find material to enrich their knowledge and conversations. Finally, beginners can, through this vocabulary, be introduced to the complexity of the world of Bordeaux wine.

Organized in a simple and direct manner, this vocabulary also includes an index and cross-referencing systems that allow readers to navigate from one term to another.

The few photographs in the book are by Jean-Luc Chapin.