The Romanée Contée (French Edition): Pinot Noir versus White Dragon by Benoist Simmat & Philippe Bercovici

The Romanée Tale: Pinot Noir vs. White Dragon is a unique graphic novel that immerses the reader in an investigation as captivating as it is bacchanalian. This wine thriller, written by Benoist Simmat and illustrated by Philippe Bercovici, follows the adventures of the detective duo: Arsène Pinot, a Lyonnais with a sharp sense of smell, and Clothilde Ping, a Franco-Chinese woman with a strong character.

The starting point of their investigation is the mysterious disappearance of Aubert de Villaine, one of the greatest French winemakers, which occurred during an exclusive evening at Clos Vougeot. Quickly, their quest leads them far beyond French borders, to the far reaches of China, now recognized as a new El Dorado of fine wines. This surprising journey offers readers a huge surprise, while plunging them into the exciting and complex world of grand crus.

In this plot, wine and literature enthusiasts will be pleased to find real influential characters in the wine world. Bernard Pivot, the grand master of vineyard ceremonies, the Chinese tycoon Louis Ng, owner of Gevrey-Chambertin, and the billionaire François Pinault, already owner of the famous Château Latour and investing in the prestigious appellation of Vosne-Romanée. And of course, the indispensable Robert Parker, an iconic figure in global wine criticism, is not missing.

Benoist Simmat and Philippe Bercovici, authors of previous acclaimed works like Robert Parker, les sept péchés capiteux and Les Caves du Cac 40, have this time tackled a myth: the Romanée-Conti, often labeled the best wine in the world. Between humor, suspense, and oenology, The Romanée Tale is a true homage to Burgundy and its legendary wines.

This 64-page book, published by Vents d’Ouest in the Humor collection, is a must-have for all wine and literature enthusiasts. Perfectly suited for a wide audience, this illustrated story combines the world of thrillers with that of fine wines and influential personalities from the wine world, all in a light and captivating style.

Product Features:

• Format: Paperback
• EAN13: 9782749307640
• ISBN: 978-2-7493-0764-0
• Publisher: Vents d’Ouest
• Publication Date: 01/10/2014
• Collection: Humor
• Number of Pages: 64
• Dimensions: 29.3 x 21.5 x 1 cm
• Weight: 480 g
• Language: French