From Bordeaux to the Stars (English Edition): The Reawakening of a Wine Legend by Jean-Michel Cazes
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From Bordeaux to the Stars (English Edition): The Reawakening of a Wine Legend by Jean-Michel Cazes

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From Bordeaux to the Stars (English Edition), a captivating work by Jean-Michel Cazes, traces the transformation of the famous Château Lynch-Bages and the evolution of Bordeaux wines. Discover the post-war challenges, technological revolutions, the emergence of the En Primeur scene, and the worldwide recognition of the great Bordeaux wines. Translated by Jane Anson, this book is an immersion into the fascinating world of wine.

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Jean-Michel Cazes
Language
English 🇬🇧
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From Bordeaux to the Stars, written by Jean-Michel Cazes, is a celebration of Bordeaux's wine heritage and its transformation over the decades. Through this rich and captivating narrative, discover the key steps that propelled Château Lynch-Bages, an iconic classified growth of Pauillac, to the pinnacle of world renown.

The major stages of this exceptional adventure

  • Post-war period and economic challenges: Discover how the Cazes family overcame the deprivations of World War II and the economic crisis of the 1960s-70s, where even the great wines struggled to find buyers.

  • Revolutionary collaborations: Jean-Michel worked with visionaries such as Alexis Lichine, Philippe de Rothschild, and the legendary Émile Peynaud to redefine the image of Bordeaux.

  • Technological innovations and En Primeur: Thanks to his computer skills acquired at IBM, Jean-Michel developed brokerage programs for the emerging en primeur wines market, a major innovation for the industry.

  • The Parker era and the rise of great vintages: The year 1982 marks a turning point for Bordeaux, with recognition from international critics, notably Robert Parker, and a series of exceptional vintages.

  • A journey around the world: Taking Bordeaux's renown far beyond its borders, Jean-Michel popularized the region's wines in New York, Napa, Hong Kong, and even... in space!

  • A family legacy: Jean-Michel's dream, Cordeillan-Bages, materialized into a place of gastronomy and wine in the Médoc, thus perpetuating the Cazes family's legacy.

Article features

  • Author: Jean-Michel Cazes
  • Translator: Jane Anson
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Publisher: Académie du vin Library
  • Publication date: April 12, 2023
  • Language: English
  • Number of pages: 320
  • Dimensions: 24 x 17.7 cm
  • Weight: 1101 g
  • EAN13: 9781913141486
  • ISBN: 978-1-913141-48-6

Why read this book?

This book is not only a dive into the history of Bordeaux wine but also a personal account rich in anecdotes and lessons. Wine lovers, history enthusiasts, and the curious will find a wealth of information and inspiration within.

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9781913141486

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Author
Jean-Michel Cazes
Language
English 🇬🇧
Publisher
Academy of the Wine Library
Number of pages
320
Date of publication
04/12/2023
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