 Jean-Pierre Alaux was born in Cahors, France. He is an author, magazine, radio and TV journalist. Noël Balen was born in La Ferté-Gaucher, France. He is an author, musician, and music critic. They are the creators of the 'Winemaker Detective' series featuring Benjamin Cooker and his assistant Virgile, wine experts and amateur sleuths. |
Titles and year of publication:
| 1) Treachery in Bordeaux | 2014 (France 2004) |
| 2) Grand Cru Heist | 2014 (France 2004) |
| 3) Nightmare in Burgundy | 2014 (France 2004) |
| 4) Deadly Tasting | 2014 (France 2005) |
| 5) Mayhem in Margaux | 2015 (France 2004) |
| 6) Flambé in Armagnac | 2015 (France 2004) |
| 7) Montmartre Mysteries | 2015 (France 2005) |
| 8) Backstabbing in Beaujolais | 2015 (France 2005) |
| 9) Late Harvest Havoc | 2015 (France 2005) |
| 10) The Winemaker Detective (Contains: Treachery in Bordeaux, Grand Cru Heist and Nightmare in Burgundy) | 2015 (France -) |
| 11) Tainted Tokay | 2016 (France 2006) |
| 12) Red-Handed in Romanée-Conti | 2016 (France 2006) |
| 13) Requiem in Yquem | 2017 (France 2004) |
| 14) Champagne Widows | 2017 (France 2004) |
| 15) Foul Play in Vouvray | 2018 (France 2006) |