French art of wine - Jean-Luc Chapin | Editions 1855

The French Art of Wine by Jean-Luc Chapin is a profound exploration of the intimate and historical relationship between France and wine. For centuries, wine has been much more than just a beverage in France; it is a cultural symbol and an expression of French genius.

Originating in the snowy mountains of the Caucasus and revered by great ancient empires such as Egypt, Babylon, and Persia, wine has always been a powerful symbol. Embodied by Dionysus among the Greeks and Bacchus among the Romans, it accompanied the birth of Western civilization, becoming inseparable from Christianity through the mysteries of the Eucharist.

The book details how the vine and wine have systematically accompanied the cultural development of Europe for nearly two millennia. Today, the French art of wine, heir to this long tradition, maintains a dual technical and symbolic dimension. This book reveals how wine cellars transform into "caverns of mysteries," how the passage of time becomes a "vintage tarot," and how the art of tasting conceals a "poetry of the moment."

Jean-Luc Chapin offers a true initiation guide that unveils the secrets of the world of French fine wines. He captures the entire oral tradition of French winemaking, perhaps for the first time ever in writing.

Product Details:

• Format: Paperback
• EAN13: 9782952674119
• ISBN: 978-2-9526741-1-9
• Publisher: Éditions 1855
• Publication Date: 15/11/2009
• Number of Pages: 250
• Dimensions: 20 x 15 x 3 cm
• Weight: 500 g
• Language: French

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