| Grands Crus of Bordeaux answers the questions which keep wine connoisseurs and collectors busy, and these questions are:
- What is the quality that lies hidden behind that Grand Cru label of a certain vintage?
- When will the wine be ripe for drinking?
- How long can the wine be kept and will it improve?
- What is a sound price, or what sould the asking price be when selling?
- When buying and selling at auctions what should be done with the price indication of all wines and vintages?
As those questions are hardly ever answered by the existing wine literature this biannual guide fills an obvious need. In this sixth edition of Grands Crus of Bordeaux practical and actual information is given, thereby enabling the real wine lover and collector to attune his or her buying and selling policies. The information contained in this handbook does not express the opinion of only one person. It is based on the expertise of a team of professionals.
At every confrontation with a Grand Cru, whether it be in a restaurant , at a retailer's, wine merchant's or auction, this Grand Cru guide is a handy reference book. The answer to the question: is the wine offered sound? can be found unfailingly. A helping hand to let you know straight away if it is indeed desirable to have a few bottles or cases delivered from th restaurant owner or wine merchant.
The indications given in this booklet with respect to quality, drinking ripeness and cellaring possibilititesof the Grand Crus are extremely valuable.
Each wine is rated with a score of between 0 and 20, the result of ratings given during blind, comparative tastings. For each tasting the panel consisted of at least three experts associated with the American Wine Exchange. |
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Published by: THE WINE APPRECIATION GUILD