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26 JULY 2019, JEANNIE CHO LEE MW CELEBRATES THE RELEASE OF HER 3rd BOOK - THE 100 BURGUNDY: EXCEPTIONAL WINES FOR YOUR CELLAR WITH A BOOK TOUR AND EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD

For wine enthusiasts discovering Burgundy—and those already smitten with the region’s seductive wines—The 100 Burgundy is a unique guide to the region’s best wines and makers, detailing the domaines and highlighting wines with tasting notes and recommended vintages. Considering factors such as a wine’s quality, its ability to evolve and improve over time, and its ability to evoke emotion, Jeannie Cho Lee invites readers to explore 100 memorable Burgundy wines of the Côte d’Or, from benchmark domaines to rising stars.

Essential reading for all fine wine aficionados, whether curating a dream cellar or selecting the best Burgundy wines to experience with friends and family, The 100 Burgundy offers a fresh perspective by a dedicated professional who visits the region regularly and recognizes the best it has to offer.

With a foreword by Lalou Bize-Leroy, owner of Domaine Leroy and co-owner of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, this enlightening volume is a journey through the countryside of Burgundy, capturing the context, people, and history that inspire the creation of these masterful wines.

About Jeannie Cho Lee

Jeannie is the first Asian Master of Wine (MW), an award-winning author, wine critic, judge, and educator. Currently a professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where she helped launch the Master of Science program in International Wine Management, she is also a consultant for Singapore Airlines since 2009.

For three years, Jeannie co-hosted a popular weekly wine TV program, In Vino Veritas, in Hong Kong for TVB Pearl, the leading English-language TV broadcaster. Jeannie is currently a monthly wine columnist for Robb Report China and her two books, Mastering Wine and Asian Palate, have won numerous awards, including the Gourmand Award for Best Food and Wine Pairing Book in the World and the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) award. Jeannie is co-chair of the Decanter Asia Wine Awards in Hong Kong and the Burgundy chair for the Decanter World Wine Awards in London. She also holds a Certificat de Cuisine from Le Cordon Bleu, and she is a Certified Wine Educator with the UK’s Wine & Spirits Education Trust and the U.S. Society of Wine Educators. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Smith College as well as a Master’s degree from Harvard University.

The 100 Burgundy is published in English and Simplified Chinese by Assouline and is available through Assouline outlets and their website. The global book tour begins in Los Angeles next week with seats for the Burgundy evening completely sold out for this inaugural event! Please see details below to reserve seats for future events:

THE 100 BURGUNDY BOOK TOUR ITINERARY:
DATE CITY VENUE RESERVATION CONTACT
31 July 2019 Los Angeles Lucques SOLD OUT
4 September 2019 Hong Kong Mandarin Oriental HK [email protected]
9 September 2019 London Maison Assouline [email protected] / +44 020 3034 3092
10 September 2019 London La Cabotte [email protected] / +44 20 7600 1616
20 September 2019 Beijing Hyatt Regency Beijing [email protected]
24 September 2019 Taipei Sheraton Grand Taipei [email protected]/ +886 2 2755 1808
25 September 2019 Taipei Marriott Taipei Invitation only
9 October 2019 Singapore Mandarin Oriental Singapore [email protected]
25 October 2019 Hong Kong Hong Kong Club Members only
16 November 2019 Burgundy 1243 Bourgogne Society Invitation only
17 November 2019 Burgundy Athenaeum Wine Lifestyle Store [email protected]/ +33 3 80 25 08 30
2 December 2019 Paris Legrand [email protected]
Coming Soon! Hong Kong Prince’s Building Bookazine To be confirmed
Coming Soon! Xi’an Hyatt Regency Xi’an To be confirmed
Coming Soon! New York City Assouline @ Four Seasons Hotel To be confirmed
Coming Soon! Seoul Andaz Seoul Hotel To be confirmed
Coming Soon! Tokyo To be confirmed To be confirmed
Coming Soon! Boston To be confirmed To be confirmed

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