Critics reviews
[…] Inside Bordeaux stands out not because it is well written and meticulously researched and presented, which it most certainly is. I expected it to be just that and it met my expectations. It stands out because it’s not a display of deep, specialist knowledge published to showcase the region and the author. It’s also not a passionate paean to the glory of the region or the romance of the terroir. It is about terroir and it does tell us that Bordeaux is even more wonderful and exciting than we thought it was. But it’s written with a very specific mission that has a solid, practical purpose based on close collaboration with scientists who are leaders in their field.
Tamlyn Currin, Jancisrobinson.com (December 2020)This is an excellent book and a must-own for any wine lover. The producer profiles are compact with detail and Anson’s feet-on-the-ground knowledge shines throughout...
What comes across throughout is Anson’s desire to share her insights and finds. She is very notably not a self-aggrandising writer: her prose does not smugly ooze, “Look at me! See what knowledge I have and what judgments I can make because I own this field!” Rather, she is someone whose eye is on her readers and the pleasure they might derive from her advice. This book is sprinkled with heartfelt recommendations. I happily browsed for hours, late into many nights.
Victoria Moore, Daily Telegraph (May 2020)
Eric Asimov (November 2020)
Jonathan Clark, The Times Literary Supplement (November 2020)
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Written by author and critic Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux is a ground-breaking guide to the region.
Jane has used her extensive knowledge of Bordeaux, alongside newly commissioned research, to delve into the region’s wines and winemakers. You’ll discover underrated properties, learn why particular wines taste as they do and much more. It’s an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the world’s most famous wine region.
Awards:
Gourmand Awards 2021 - Best in the World
Best of the Best – World of Wine
Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards 2021
Shortlisted – results on 13th July 2021
André Simon Food and Drink Book Awards 2020
Shortlisted
Louis Roederer International Wine Writers’ Awards
Wine Book 2020 – Shortlisted
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