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

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.