The Mythical Vineyards (French Edition) by François Collombet

"The mythical vineyards" by François Collombet is much more than just a beautiful book: it is a Oenological odyssey through the largest wine regions in the world. Of Margaux in Médoc to the Napa Valley in California, this book takes you on a fascinating journey into the heart of the legendary wines, on three continents, in seven major producing countries, and twenty-two iconic regions.

On each page, the reader discovers varied geographical contexts that shape the unique personality of each wine. This book explores the lands of Burgundy, of Tuscany, of the Rheingau, or even from the Cape Province in South Africa.

Rich and accessible texts are accompanied by unpublished photographs, of precise maps and of technical drawings that brilliantly illustrate the diversity of the terroirs and the complexity of the winemakers' work. The book also includes rare documents directly from the vineyards, offering a authentic look on these mythical places.

What makes a legendary vineyard ?The ? time, the men, the Nature, the Technique... and this mysterious alchemy that gives rise to sublime wines. This book invites you to understand this magic and appreciate its historical and cultural significance.

Ideal for enlightened enthusiasts, wine professionals, or simply those passionate about great vineyard landscapes, , "The mythical vineyards" is a Reference work, at the same time informative and contemplative, to browse like a Grand cru.

📌 Article features

• Type of work : Beautiful illustrated book

• Title : The mythical vineyards

• Author : François Collombet

• Editor : Belin

• Collection : Beautiful books

• Publication date : July 9, 2013

• Language : French

• Dimensions : 29.2 x 25.8 x 1.3 cm

• Weight : 995 g

• Number of pages : NC

• ISBN : 978-2-7011-7556-0