French Wine For Dummies

by McCarthy, Ed; Ewing-Mulligan, Mary

• ISBN13: 9780764553547
• ISBN10: 0764553542
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-08-30
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

"Whether you are an avid collector or wine novice, this book offers an extensive resource in an accessible format." -Charlie Trotter, Acclaimed Chef and Award-Winning Author"This book is an invitation to discover the bountiful wine regions, each different from one another, and is an homage to the beauty and uniqueness of the delicious wines they produced." -Georges Duboeuf, Les Vins Georges Duboeuf"The diversity of French wine is one of its attractions, but it can seem perplexing...until you pick up this marvelous guide. The route is well -marked, easy-to-follow, and the destinations are delicious." -Kermit Lynch, Wine Merchant and author, Adventures on the Wine Route"...Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan lead us by the hand down the road of adventure to discover the wines of France that they know so well.... In their relaxed, wise, and mischievous way, they show us the joy and pleasure of drinking French wine." -Prince Alain de Polignac, Winemaker, Champagne PommeryYou no longer need to be confused or intimidated by French wine. Authored by certified wine educators and authors Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan, French Wine For Dummies introduces you to the delicious world of fine French wine. Among other things, you'll discover how to: Translate wine labels Identify great wine bargains Develop your own wine tastes Match French wines with foodsHere's everything you need to know to sip and savor the bestand the best-valueBordeaux, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Alsace, and other delicious wines. This lighthearted and informative guide covers: The story of French wine and how it came to dominate the wine world How the French name and label their wines and why France's most important wine regionsincluding a region-by-region survey of the best vineyards and their products France's other wine regions, including Champagne, Alsace, the Loire Valley, and othersSo pour yourself a big glass of Beaujolais Nouveau, sit back, and enjoy the ride as Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan take you on an intoxicating journey through the wonderful world of French wine.

Author Biography

Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan co-authored the bestselling Wine For Dummies. Ed also wrote Champagne For Dummies. Mary, the only woman Master of Wine in the U.S., owns International Wine Center, a New York wine school.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(4)
Part I: Why France Is the Home of Great Wines	5	(24)
France, Superstar	7	(8)
French Wine Today	15	(6)
Wine Laws and Labels	21	(8)
Part II: France's High-Profile Wine Regions	29	(118)
Elite Red Wines of Bordeaux	31	(24)
Red Bordeaux on a Budget	55	(12)
White Bordeaux --- Dry or Sweet, and Delectable	67	(12)
Burgundy --- Queen of France	79	(32)
Beaujolais, The Fun Red	111	(10)
Robust Rhone Reds and Unique Whites	121	(26)
Part III: France's Other Wine Regions	147	(96)
Champagne: The World's Greatest Sparkling Wine	149	(24)
Alsace: White Wine Wonderland	173	(18)
The Loire Valley's Hidden Gems	191	(22)
The South of France	213	(16)
Other French Wine Regions	229	(14)
Part IV: The Part of Tens	243	(12)
Answers to Ten Common Questions about French Wines	245	(6)
Ten French Wine Myths Exposed	251	(4)
Part V: Appendixes	255	(26)
Appendix A: Pronunciation Guide to French Wine Terms	257	(8)
Appendix B: Bordeaux and Burgundy Classifications	265	(12)
Appendix C: French Wine Vintage Chart: 1979 to 1998	277	(4)
Index	281