2011 wine books reviewed – part 1

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Paul O'Doherty's book reviews, running all this week, start with a most intriguing volume. Does anyone know M Chasseuil?

For more reviews, see Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4.

 

100 Vintage Treasures from the World's Finest Cellar Michel-Jack Chasseuil
Tectum Publishing
£35/$55

Occasionally, books such as this take up extended residence on the coffee table, becoming essentially a part of the furniture which you dip into only rarely. Others linger unread for a while before discreetly making their excuses and falling into the box labelled 'Remember to deliver to Oxfam'. This little collection might, however...