The legacy of Emile Peynaud: Bordeaux enologist changed winemaking around the world
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Legendary French enologist, Emile Peynaud, the first of the globetrotting wine consultants is widely viewed as the father of modern enology in Bordeaux. He helped to raise the standards of winemaking in Europe and the New World through his books and his consulting business, by convincing proprietors of the importance of harvesting fully ripe grapes and of controlling temperatures in the cellars.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 2004
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Bollinger's Bizot proposes Champagne classification
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Bizot would like to see Champagne houses classified in the same manner as wineries in Bordeaux and Burgundy. In these winemaking districts, a chateau receives a superior classification if its wines are consistently excellent and the winery follows strict winemaking methods.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 1992
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A sleeper vintage
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Issues are presented concerning the high quality wines which were produced in the Burgundy region of France in 1998. The vineyards and winemakers of Burgundy are discussed.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 2000
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