Châteaux Bordeaux #11

The eleventh volume of Corbeyran and Espé's wine-world series turns its attention to Le Tonnelier — the cooper — and the cover sets the mood beautifully: a confident young woman stands arms crossed among rows of oak barrels in what appears to be a barrel-aging warehouse, her composed smile suggesting she's entirely at home in this world of wood and wine. Espé's artwork renders the warm tones of the stacked casks with real craft, making the setting feel as much a character as the woman at its center. If you've been following this richly drawn exploration of Bordeaux's wine culture, volume eleven promises another immersive chapter steeped in the trades and personalities that bring great wine to life.