This beautifully illustrated book offers unrivalled access to the magnificent private homes in France's age-old wine industry. Photographs from thirty-one wine estates range from sumptuous Champagne houses to modest Burgundian chateaux. Florence Brutton's texts bring the unique character of each estate to life: she explains the importance of local customs and the history of each family as wine makers. Travellers will love the practical details, including lists of the wines produced by each estate, a map and, where applicable, visitor information, including details about wine-tasting sessions, tours, accommodation and dining.

INTRODUCTION
THE LOIRE VALLEY
Chateau de Vaugaudry
Chateau de Brissac
Chateau de Coulaine
Chateau de Tracy
CHAMPAGNE
Roederer
Taittinger
Bollinger
ALSACE
Domaine Schlumberger
Domaine Weinbach
BURGUNDY
Chateau de Chorey-les-Beaune
Chateau de Beru
Chateau Fuisse
Chateau des Pethieres
JURA
Chateau d'Arlay
SAVOIE
Domaine de Mejane
THE RHONE VALLEY
Jean-Louis Chave
Domaine de l'Oratoire Saint Martin
Chateau Fortia
PROVENCE
Chateau de Saint Martin
Chateau Vannieres
Mas de la Dame
CORSICA
Clos Capitoro
LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
Chateau deJau
Chateau de Pennautier
Abbaye de Valmagne
THE SOUTH-WEST
Chateau de Saurs
Chateau de Belingard
BORDEAUX
Chfateau Batailley
Chateau du Taillan
Chateau de Rozier
Chateau Lafite Rothschild
MAP
DIRECTORY