When things go well for Bordeaux, as they often do, its wines are unparalleled. They inspire thousands of tributes, from the brief reviews of Samuel Pepys to the most rhapsodic tasting notes of Michael Broadbent - in short, over 300 years of wine writing. The book "On Bordeaux" is a collection of the best excerpts, from our most beloved writers, critics, and commentators, organized around 10 themes that make Bordeaux stand out.

As Jane Anson writes in her introduction: "multifaceted, with a clear perspective, moving and often incredibly funny, this collection of stories... celebrates, illuminates, and renews our understanding of Bordeaux."

* Hugh Johnson, Fiona Beckett, and Baron Elie de Rothschild discuss how to enjoy Bordeaux: how best to serve it, with what, and with whom.

* Mathieu Chadronnier, Christian Seely, and Joe Fattorini shed light on how we view claret today.

* Ian Maxwell Campbell praises the characteristics of the years 1871 and 1875, the last great vintages before the phylloxera epidemic.

* Fiona Morrison MW explores the great recovery of Bordeaux and how the 1982 vintage changed everything.

* John Salvi, Bill Blatch, and Peter Vinding-Diers reveal the wines leading to the future of Bordeaux.

* Joe Fattorini provides everything you need to know about running the iconic Médoc Marathon.

* Hugh Johnson pays tribute to the Bordeaux professor, Michael Broadbent.

Pages: 288