An expert guide to wine from the publishers of Larousse Gastronomique. This completely new & updated edition offers wide-ranging coverage of the key wine-producing regions of the world, with particular reference to French vineyards.A short history & analysis of each region is followed by a survey of the types of wines produced, the specific properties that make the region unique, & the appellations of the area. New to this edition are more than 60 features on key wine producers around the world, affording a fascinating insight into what is involved in high-quality wine-making. Boxes & features throughout also cover a vast range of subjects such as how to read a wine label & whether to decant wine, through to organic wine-growing & bio-dynamics.