French Wine For Dummies

"French wine can be perplexing … until you pick up this marvelous guide." —Kermit Lynch, wine merchant and author of Adventures on the Wine Route Praise for French Wine For Dummies "The best way to sift through this informative tome is to pour yourself a big glass of Haut Brion, sit back, and enjoy. 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 Includes wine picks for every region! You no longer have to be confused or intimidated by French wine. Sip and savor the best — and best–value — Bordeaux, Burgundy, Beaujolais, and other delicious wines with this informative insider's guide. Discover how to: Translate wine labels Identify great wine bargains Develop your own wine tastes Match French wine with foods Get smart! www.dummies.com Sign up for daily eTips at www.dummiesdaily.com Choose from among 33 different subject categories Get news you can use on everything from money to health to computers

Introduction. PART I: Why France Is the Home of Great Wines. Chapter 1: France, Superstar. Chapter 2: French Wine Today. Chapter 3: Wine Laws and Labels. PART II: France′s High–Profile Wine Regions. Chapter 4: Elite Red Wines of Bordeaux. Chapter 5: Red Bordeaux on a Budget. Chapter 6: White Bordeaux –– Dry or Sweet, and Delectable. Chapter 7: Burgundy –– Queen of France. Chapter 8: Beaujolais, The Fun Red. Chapter 9: Robust Rhone Reds and Unique Whites. PART III: France′s Other Wine Regions. Chapter 10: Champagne: The World′s Greatest Sparkling Wine. Chapter 11: Alsace: White Wine Wonderland. Chapter 12: The Loire Valley′s Hidden Gems. Chapter 13: The South of France. Chapter 14: Other French Wine Regions. PART IV: The Part of Tens. Chapter 15: Answers to Ten Common Questions about French Wines. Chapter 16: Ten French Wine Myths Exposed. PART V: Appendixes. Appendix A: Pronunciation Guide to French Wine Terms. Appendix B: Bordeaux and Burgundy Classifications. Appendix C: French Wine Vintage Chart: 1979 to 1998. Index.

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.