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"The Parisian wine scene-once so traditional and unchanging-has undergone an ""amazing blossoming."" There's a new vintage of wine bars and shops, run with verve and imagination by a young generation of up-and-coming cavistes. Yes, you'll still find dusty shops with creaky wooden floorboards and old casks that deserve to be on the ""must see"" list, but any serious or casual oenophile will want to know about the hip newcomers operating the new stylish venues. The Best Wine Bars & Shops of Paris profiles fifty of the most charming and reputable cavistes (and includes short descriptions of 28 additional worthwhile shops and wine bars). It's the newcomers who have changed the scene by feeling free to express very personal points of view. None seem to feel they have to stock a panorama of all French wines; some focus on organic or natural wines or lesser-known releases, those from sought-after microclimates or an in-depth selection of one region. And-a fun and practical addition-many offer inventive light meals and small plates, so if you want to uncork your bottle on the spot, you can do so in a congenial atmosphere, accompanied by delicious snacks. Throughout, the author recommends the most intriguing and delicious bottles on sale, and points out the distinctive characteristics of each shop or wine bar."

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This utterly charming book profiles 50 of the best wine bars and shops in Paris. Some of the establishments have been around for more than a century where the old French stereotype of the cranky waiter in a white apron lives on. But there are also ultramodern shops, the design sleek, the waitstaff dressed in casual jeans and sneakers. Some shops are narrow, crammed with dusty bottles and wooden barrels, while others are spacious and airy...The gorgeous photography by Caroline Rose captures the mood and ambience of each establishment. -- The Chicago Tribune A beautifully photographed collection of the best cavistes in the city. The author points out some of the best wine values and where you will find inventive light meals with which you can uncork your purchase and enjoy it on the spot... Having this book in your pocket is almost as good as touring the city with your own sommelier. -The Paris Traveler Be sure to pick up a copy of The Best Wine Bars & Shops of Pari s, Pierrick Jegu's fun and informative journey through some of the oldest, smallest and most convivial cavistes in the City of Lights. -- Imbibe Magazine

This utterly charming book profiles 50 of the best wine bars and shops in Paris. Some of the establishments have been around for more than a century where the old French stereotype of the cranky waiter in a white apron lives on. But there are also ultramodern shops, the design sleek, the waitstaff dressed in casual jeans and sneakers. Some shops are narrow, crammed with dusty bottles and wooden barrels, while others are spacious and airy...The gorgeous photography by Caroline Rose captures the mood and ambience of each establishment. -- The Chicago Tribune <p> A beautifully photographed collection of the best cavistes in the city. The author points out some of the best wine values and where you will find inventive light meals with which you can uncork your purchase and enjoy it on the spot... Having this book in your pocket is almost as good as touring the city with your own sommelier. -The Paris Traveler <br> Be sure to pick up a copy of The Best Wine Bars & Shops of Pari s, Pierrick Jegu's fun and informative journey through some of the oldest, smallest and most convivial cavistes in the City of Lights. -- Imbibe Magazine

"""This utterly charming book profiles 50 of the best wine bars and shops in Paris. Some of the establishments have been around for more than a century where the old French stereotype of the cranky waiter in a white apron lives on. But there are also ultramodern shops, the design sleek, the waitstaff dressed in casual jeans and sneakers. Some shops are narrow, crammed with dusty bottles and wooden barrels, while others are spacious and airy...The gorgeous photography by Caroline Rose captures the mood and ambience of each establishment."" --The Chicago Tribune ""A beautifully photographed collection of the best cavistes in the city. The author points out some of the best wine values and where you will find inventive light meals with which you can uncork your purchase and enjoy it on the spot... Having this book in your pocket is almost as good as touring the city with your own sommelier."" -The Paris Traveler ""Be sure to pick up a copy of The Best Wine Bars & Shops of Paris, Pierrick Jégu's fun and informative journey through some of the oldest, smallest and most convivial cavistes in the City of Lights."" --Imbibe Magazine"

This utterly charming book profiles 50 of the best wine bars and shops in Paris. Some of the establishments have been around for more than a century where the old French stereotype of the cranky waiter in a white apron lives on. But there are also ultramodern shops, the design sleek, the waitstaff dressed in casual jeans and sneakers. Some shops are narrow, crammed with dusty bottles and wooden barrels, while others are spacious and airy...The gorgeous photography by Caroline Rose captures the mood and ambience of each establishment. -- The Chicago Tribune <p> A beautifully photographed collection of the best cavistes in the city. The author points out some of the best wine values and where you will find inventive light meals with which you can uncork your purchase and enjoy it on the spot... Having this book in your pocket is almost as good as touring the city with your own sommelier. -The Paris Traveler <br> Be sure to pick up a copy of The Best Wine Bars & Shops of P

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Pierrick Jegu is also the author of Paris en Bouteille. He is a frequent contributor for L'Express and a guest critic for Zurban, a weekly guide to Paris. Caroline Rose's photographs have appeared in many books, including Notre Dame de Paris and Churches of Rome.

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