Roland Masse: vivre entre les vignes - Biography in French by Laurent Gotti

Roland Masse: Living Among the Vines is a detailed and captivating biography of Roland Masse, who held the prestigious position of Manager of the Hospices de Beaune for 15 years, one of the most respected and oldest wine institutions in France.

During his tenure, Roland Masse played a crucial role in the transition to organic viticulture, seeking to express more precisely the richness and diversity of the Burgundian terroirs. Vintage after vintage, he worked passionately to reveal the unique potential of the vineyards entrusted to him.

Under his leadership, the Hospices de Beaune experienced unprecedented success, with increased internationalization of Burgundy wines and a globalization of their marketing. Roland Masse was at the heart of the changes that marked the famous Hospices auction, an emblematic event that attracts the attention of wine enthusiasts from all over the world.

Before joining the Hospices de Beaune, Roland Masse honed his craft in some of the greatest estates of the Côte de Nuits, notably at the Bertagna estate, where he helped bring legendary terroirs like Clos Vougeot, Vosne-Romanée, and Chambolle-Musigny to life.

But this book does more than recount an exceptional career. It is also the story of a man of humble origins, born into a peasant family in the Côte Chalonnaise. The journey of Roland Masse is that of a solitary child, gifted in his studies, and encouraged by a humanist father who believed in the emancipating power of education. This young man, resistant to authority but open to the world, became a major player in Burgundian viticulture while remaining deeply attached to his regional roots.

Through the life of Roland Masse, this book also tells the recent history of Burgundy wines, the men and women who produce them, and the challenges they have faced over the years.

Additional Information:

• EAN13: 9791069936232
• ISBN: 979-10-699-3623-2
• Publisher: Roland Masse
• Publication Date: 03/2019
• Number of Pages: 120
• Dimensions: 21.5 x 13.5 cm
• Weight: 200 g
• Language: French