“The Pearl of the Côte – the Great Wines of Vosne-Romanée” af Allen Meadows

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Hailed as “the world’s foremost Burgundy expert” by acclaimed author Matt Kramer, Meadows published his first book, The Pearl of the Côte – the Great Wines of Vosne-Romanée. In this 350-page expedition through Vosne-Romanée, the legendary region aptly referred to as “the Pearl of the Côte”, Meadows guides the reader through each of the grands and premier crus. With rich and fascinating historical coverage and detail, Burgundy lovers from novice to connoisseur will reap pivotal knowledge.

This beautifully crafted masterpiece includes original and detailed maps of the vineyards as well as vividly artistic photographs that make readers feel they are walking through the vineyards alongside the author.

Pearl is packed with useful information including the history of each terroir, the top producers, specific grower holdings, and collecting tips. To help put it all in context, Pearl includes original and meticulous modern maps, creative art work, and stunning photography.

Meadows’ extensive coverage includes a full chapter on each of the Vosne-Romanée grands crus — Echézeaux, Grands Echézeaux, La Grande Rue, Romanée St. Vivant, Richebourg, La Romanée, La Tâche and Romanée-Conti and complete coverage of every one of the Vosne-Romanée premiers crus (Les Beaux Monts, Les Brûlées, Cros Parantoux, Les Gaudichots, Les Malconsorts, Les Suchots and more). There is also a chapter describing what could well be the greatest tasting ever held with 74 vintages of Romanée-Conti, from 1870. Here you will find associated tasting notes including Meadows’ first 100-point wine!

For those who wish to become an expert on the wines of Vosne-Romanée and Flagey-Echézeaux, there is simply no better way than to pour a glass of your favorite Vosne while enjoying the most complete exposition on the region ever written.