De profundis gustatibus : Petit (mal) traité de dégustation (French edition) by Olivier Grosjean | Éditions de l'Épure

De profundis gustatibus: A Short (Mis)treatise on Tasting, written by Olivier Grosjean and published by Éditions de l'Épure, is a unique book. Unlike traditional tasting manuals, this book does not claim to teach the art of tasting in an academic manner. De profundis gustatibus is rather a humorous and offbeat exploration of a universe often taken too seriously.

The author, with a biting style, questions the established rules and dogmas imposed by mercantile critics and experts with oversized egos. He invites the reader to approach tasting not as an exact science, but as a combat sport for sharp taste buds, where intuition and personal experience take precedence over external judgments.

According to Grosjean, tasting is a partial art that can be practiced alone or in a group, without needing a technical arsenal. A few basic notions and rules are enough to enter the arena of tasting championships or the wine fair jungle and private cellar exhibitions. In these environments, where winemakers are often forced into lifelong service, the enlightened amateur must know how to distinguish between wines worth tasting and those that are merely costly illusions.

This [mis]treatise does not aim to create professional sommeliers, but rather to provide readers with the tools to avoid common pitfalls, such as ending up with a cellar full of grand crus as expensive as they are undrinkable or wines as bad as they are unsellable.

Wine enthusiasts, whether novices or experienced, will find in this book a valuable source of advice, presented with a touch of irony and a refreshing perspective on a field often too rigid. De profundis gustatibus is aimed at those who seek to taste with pleasure, while maintaining a critical mindset towards the sometimes dubious trends and recommendations of the wine market.

This book, made in France, comes in a compact format of 10 x 17 cm, with 88 pages, and a light weight of 200 grams, making it easy to carry anywhere, whether to a wine fair or simply for an enjoyable read at home. Published in 2017, it continues to captivate readers with its unconventional approach to tasting.

De profundis gustatibus is an essential read for anyone wishing to avoid missteps in the complex world of wine, while cultivating their passion with discernment and humor.

Book Characteristics

• Year of Publication: 2017
• Publisher: Éditions de l'Épure
• Made in France
• EAN: 9782352552802
• ISBN: 978-2-35255-280-2
• Format: 10 x 17 cm
• Number of Pages: 88
• Weight: 200 grams