Explore the heart of the world’s most prestigious wine country with Wine & Travel: France, the essential guide to French vineyards, terroir, and culture. Written by Enrico Bernardo, named the World’s Best Sommelier, this book captures the magic of France’s twelve iconic wine regions, from Champagne and Bordeaux to the Rhône Valley, Alsace, and beyond.
Drawing from over thirty years of expertise and a year spent traveling exclusively across France, Bernardo uncovers not only the finest wines and innovative winemakers but also the stories, traditions, and landscapes that define French viticulture. From rolling hillsides and sun-drenched coasts to bustling village markets and centuries-old celebrations, Wine & Travel: France is both a sommelier’s guide and a traveler’s companion.
Key Features:
-
Authoritative Expertise: Written by Enrico Bernardo, World’s Best Sommelier, with 30+ years of wine experience.
-
Immersive Regional Exploration: Covers France’s twelve legendary wine regions, including Champagne, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Alsace, Jura, Loire, and the Rhône Valley.
-
Cultural Discovery: Goes beyond vineyards to highlight restaurants, markets, and local traditions that enrich the wine experience.
-
Part of Assouline’s Wine & Travel Series: A luxurious series dedicated to exploring emblematic destinations through wine tourism.
-
Curated Travel Inspiration: Includes a handpicked list of must-visit vineyards, estates, and cultural sites.
-
Luxury Coffee Table Edition: Stylishly designed for collectors, wine lovers, and travel enthusiasts.
Why You’ll Love It:
Wine & Travel: France is more than a wine guide—it’s an immersive journey into the soul of French terroir and culture. Perfect for oenophiles, travelers, and collectors, it’s a stunning volume that celebrates France’s enduring legacy as the world’s wine capital.
