The Cellars of the CAC 40 (French Edition): The Ten Commandments of Wine by Benoist Simmat & Philippe Bercovici

The Cellars of the CAC 40 is a humorous work by Benoist Simmat, accompanied by the satirical drawings of Philippe Bercovici. This book immerses us in a viticultural alternate history where iconic figures of the CAC 40, such as François Pinault with Château Latour, Bernard Arnault with Yquem, and Martin Bouygues with Domaine de Montrose, find themselves managing prestigious vineyards. These French billionaires, known for their sharp business sense, saw in the acquisition of these estates an opportunity to grow their wealth while contributing to the wine industry.

The book humorously explores how these great industry leaders were introduced to the art of wine, often via influential personalities, notably the Rothschilds. Through an economic satire, Benoist Simmat critiques liberal capitalism and its excesses while offering us a captivating narrative about the elites' fascination with the world of wine.

The collaboration between Benoist Simmat and Philippe Bercovici creates a book accessible to everyone, both to lovers of fine wines and to enthusiasts of humorous conspiracy theories. Bercovici's fine illustrations add a visual dimension to the satire, making the reading even more enjoyable and entertaining.

Through its 64 pages, this book reads quickly but leaves a lasting impression, provoking thought and smiles. The Cellars of the CAC 40 is more than a comic book: it’s a critical look at the business world, wrapped in the fascinating universe of wine.

Product Features:

• Title: The Cellars of the CAC 40 (French edition): The Ten Commandments of Wine
• Author: Benoist Simmat
• Illustrator: Philippe Bercovici
• Publisher: Vents d'Ouest
• Collection: Humor
• Format: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 29.5 x 21.5 x 1 cm
• Weight: 476 g
• Language: French
• EAN13: 9782749307626
• ISBN: 978-2-7493-0762-6
• Publication Date: 10/12/2013