Robert Parker (French edition): The Seven Heady Sins by Philippe Bercovici & Benoist Simmat

Robert Parker: The Seven Heady Sins, written by Benoist Simmat and illustrated by Philippe Bercovici, is an album that delves into the fascinating and controversial world of wine. Robert Parker, a famous American critic and creator of the Parker Guide, has been considered for over 30 years as the most influential man in the wine world. Thanks to his taste for fine wines, he has contributed to the creation of a true standard in the way prestigious wines are produced and marketed.

Through an investigation served by a light and humorous drawing by Bercovici, Benoist Simmat conducts a real trial against Robert Parker. He describes how this talented taster became the instigator of a homogenization of tastes through standardized practices such as the use of new barrels and micro-oxygenation. These methods have contributed to an exorbitant inflation in the price of fine bottles, sometimes distorting the authenticity of wines.

The book is prefaced by Denis Saverot, editorial director of the Revue du Vin de France, who provides a critical and committed perspective. This book aims to be a deep reflection, necessary for the preservation of the French vineyard in the face of the challenges of wine industrialization.

Between humor and incisive analysis, Robert Parker: The Seven Heady Sins is much more than a simple album. It is a true plea for a return to the roots and diversity of tastes in the wine world, while paying tribute to those who continue to produce exceptional wines, far from the standards imposed by international critics.

Philippe Bercovici, with his recognizable graphic style, brings to life the reflections of Benoist Simmat, thus offering a reading that is both entertaining and enriching for wine and humor enthusiasts.

Product Features:

• Title: Robert Parker: The Seven Heady Sins
• Author: Benoist Simmat
• Illustrator: Philippe Bercovici
• Preface by: Denis Saverot
• Publisher: Vents d'Ouest
• Collection: Humor
• Format: Hardcover
• Dimensions: 29.3 x 21.5 x 1 cm
• Number of pages: 64
• Language: French
• Weight: 480 g
• ISBN: 978-2-7493-0763-3
• EAN13: 9782749307633
• Publication date: 10/12/2013