Folded Map: "Wine Map of France - Bookshelf edition" By Steve De Long

The Wine Map of France – Bookshelf edition created by the specialist Steve De Long returns in a fully updated second edition in 2022. This high-quality folded wine map is specially designed for discerning enthusiasts, wine professionals, and oenology students seeking a precise, elegant, and comprehensive resource.

This wine map covers the entire French territory with exceptional accuracy, including all AOP (Appellation d’Origine Protégée, formerly AOC) appellations as well as wine regions classified as IGP (Indication Géographique Protégée, formerly Vin de Pays).

Steve De Long, a recognized expert in wine cartography, offers here a practical tool thanks to its compact folded format, while providing a detailed and clear presentation once unfolded.

Thanks to its meticulous cartography, discover the must-see regions of the French vineyard such as:

• The Bordeaux region, world-renowned for its grands crus classés,
• The Beaujolais, a region known for its fresh and fruity red wines,
• The prestigious wine region of the Côte-d'Or in Burgundy, renowned for its great terroir wines.

Moreover, this edition also covers the border regions with relevant information on the neighboring vineyards of Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and Luxembourg, for a comprehensive approach to European wine heritage.

Map Contents:

• All French regions classified as AOP.
• All French regions classified as IGP.
• Detailed maps of Bordeaux, Beaujolais, and Côte-d'Or.
• Practical index booklet of 8 pages to easily locate appellations.
• A set of stickers included to mark areas of personal or professional interest on the map.

This folded wine map is ideal as an educational tool, but also as a refined decorative object for passionate enthusiasts wishing to deepen their oenological knowledge.

Detailed Features:

• Author: Steve De Long
• Edition: Second updated edition 2022
• Publication Date: July 15, 2022
• Dimensions:
  • Unfolded map: 24 x 36 inches (approximately 61 x 91 cm)
  • Box (folded format): 9.25 x 6.3 x 0.25 inches (approximately 23.5 x 16 x 0.6 cm)
• Included: Index booklet (8 pages), customizable stickers
• ISBN: 978-1-936880-90-4
• Official data source: National Institute of Origin and Quality (INAO).

The Wine Map of France - Bookshelf edition is a true reference for anyone seriously interested in wine, terroir, and the geography of French wine.