Wine tours in the south of france

By Florence Hernandez
The sun-drenched vineyards of the south of France stretch from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean in a vast and magnificent landscape. But despite their longstanding reputation as a symbol of fine living, these vineyards have traditionally escaped the attention and patronage of wine enthusiasts. Only recently-thanks to dynamic wine-growers and new vinification methods-have the wines of this region begun to enjoy the recognition and renown of the world's foremost experts and celebrated chefs. Divulging the varied history of winemaking estates in the south of France and sampling a vast array of wines with a keen and discerning palate, Florence Hernandez takes us on a tour through a winemaking region of unparalleled warmth and diversity.
ED : Flammarion (2005), 24 x 28 cm, 175 pages, cartonnée, ISBN: 2080304747