Vine and Wine in Languedoc-Roussillon, the History of the Jeanjean Family (1850-2006) French edition by Maurice Jeanjean

The vineyard of Languedoc-Roussillon, the largest in the world, is a land of contrasts and resilience. Since the 19th century, it has undergone numerous wine crises, marked by the vine diseases, the overproduction crises and the revolts of winemakers that have shaped its identity.

In Vine and Wine in Languedoc-Roussillon, the History of the Jeanjean Family (1850-2006), , Maurice Jeanjean tells this story through that of his own family, settled in Saint-Félix-de-Lodez. Since 1870, the Jeanjean cultivate the vine and develop a business that has become, over the generations, a Reference of wine from the South of France.

Six generations follow one another, all driven by the same passion for wine and the constant concern of Quality. This historical and familial narrative immerses us in the heart of a century and a half of human and economic adventures, between tradition and modernity.

While Languedoc-Roussillon sees its world-renowned quality, Today, he must face a new challenge: the competition from New World vineyards, who are seeking to impose standardized wines. In the face of this globalization, the Jeanjean family embodies loyalty to a authentic wine heritage, founded on the transmission and passion for the local land.

Published in the Editions Privat, this work constitutes a essential testimony to understand the evolution of the Languedoc vineyard landscape and the rise of a great wine house of the South. An indispensable book for the wine enthusiasts, the historians of viticulture and all those who are interested in the French wine culture.

📖 Book features

• Full title: Vine and wine in Languedoc-Roussillon, the history of the Jeanjean family (1850-2006)

• Author: Maurice Jeanjean

• Editor: Privat

• Collection: HC Social Sciences

• Publication date: June 14, 2007

• Language: French

• Format: Paperback

• Number of pages: 204

• Dimensions: 21 x 17.2 x 1.5 cm

• Weight: 700 g

• EAN13: 9782708904767

• ISBN: 978-2-7089-0476-7