The Insolent Dictionary of Wine (French edition) by Alain Bradfer & Vincent Lalu

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A wine dictionary that is funny, caustic, and unconventional, to be savored like an old Bordeaux! In this book, Alain Bradfer and Vincent Lalu revisit the sanctified world of French wine with biting wit. A sharp look at the quirks of viticulture, blending raw truths with subtle humor. An essential read for enlightened enthusiasts.

Author: Alain Bradfer
Language: French 🇫🇷

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The Insolent Dictionary of Wine is a reading as delightful as it is irreverent, bringing a breath of fresh air to a world often stuck in respect for traditions and big names.

In this third volume of the collection The Insolent Dictionary, , Alain Bradfer, accompanied by Vincent Lalu, lifts the veil on the flaws, contradictions, and absurdities that punctuate the universe of French wine. His acerbic tone, tinged with formidable humor, spares neither the grand castles, the pompous appellations, nor the tasters with their lyrical flights.

Journalist since 1971, Alain Bradfer has always claimed a free and sharp pen. As a senior reporter, specialist in European affairs, and wine enthusiast, he has collaborated with many prestigious publications while developing a keen expertise in the wine world. His experience as a contributor to The Rating of Great Wines of France gives him undeniable legitimacy to denounce the excesses or the absurdities sometimes encountered in the vineyards and cellars.

The book takes the form of a alphabetical dictionary, where each entry is an opportunity to laugh, reflect, or raise a glass with a knowing smile. Wine enthusiasts as well as professionals will find an echo of their own observations, sometimes unspoken, often shared in hushed tones.

It features juicy anecdotes, sharp critiques, but above all a genuine passion for wine, expressed with a free and straightforward tone. All presented in an accessible and enjoyable format, whether on a terrace or by the fireside.

To give or to treat oneself, This cheeky dictionary is a mischievous nod to the world of oenology., and a great antidote to the excessive seriousness of some discussions about wine.