Bacchus et Moi (collection of chronicles in French) by Jay McInerney | La Martinière

Bacchus and Me by Jay McInerney is much more than just a book about wine; it is an invitation to travel through the vineyards of the world. This collection brings together sixty-six columns published in House and Garden and the Wall Street Journal. These writings, imbued with the vast knowledge McInerney has accumulated over the years, introduce us not only to a multitude of exceptional wines but also to the fascinating stories of the people and places that produce them.

In Bacchus and Me, Jay McInerney takes us from the legendary châteaux of French winemaking tradition to the new horizons of Australia, New Zealand, the hills of Santa Rita and Paso Robles, not forgetting Argentina and Chile. Throughout the pages, he introduces us to "grape fanatics" - winemakers, sommeliers, and experts - who have dedicated their lives and energy to their passion for wine. These personalities from the wine world become the heroes of stories that combine McInerney's literary talent with his deep affection for wine.

Just as an explorer's tale reveals distant and mysterious lands, Bacchus and Me makes us discover rare and expensive wines, as well as obscure or underrated wines. McInerney's reflections on the world of wine are enlightening and educational, but they are also full of humor and original comparisons that make reading this book both informative and entertaining.

Jay McInerney ponders fascinating questions that concern all wine lovers: What distinguishes Lafite from Mouton? How to decipher German wine labels? Which champagnes are accessible (or not)? What to drink with Asian cuisines? And by what miracle has the term "California wine" ceased to be an oxymoron? This book not only provides answers but wraps them in a captivating narrative where every page is a pleasure.

Bacchus and Me is a collection that is both informative and delightful, a celebration of wine in all its dimensions. For Jay McInerney, the taste of wine is a highly sentimental affair. He succeeds in conveying this passion to his readers, whether they are novices or wine experts.

Born in 1955, Jay McInerney first achieved resounding success with his debut novel, Bright Lights, Big City (1984). He is also the author of Thirty Years and Dust (1992) and The Good Life (2007), a novel that follows the events of September 11. For more than ten years, he has shared his passion for wine through his columns in various American newspapers.

This book, in paperback format, is published by La Martinière in the Non Fiction collection. Published on May 9, 2013, it contains 352 pages. Its dimensions are 22 x 15 cm with a weight of 496 g. It is written in French.

Additional Information:

• Format: Paperback
• EAN13: 9782732460505
• ISBN: 978-2-7324-6050-5
• Publisher: La Martinière
• Publication Date: 05/09/2013
• Collection: Non Fiction
• Number of Pages: 352
• Dimensions: 22 x 15 cm
• Weight: 496 g
• Language: French