3 - The Vineyards of France (Volume 3) | Pierre Galet

Volume III of "The Wine Bible," updated and completely revamped, offers a tour of the vineyards in France. Presented in two volumes, it divides France into major regions to correspond to wine-making traditions and grape varieties cultivated. Volume 1 focuses on the following regions: Mediterranean - Rhône-Alpes - Burgundy - Franche-Comté - Alsace-Lorraine. The first part, designed from a historical perspective, describes the creation of the French vineyard from its origins during the Roman occupation. Wine consumption, industrial uses, exports and imports of wines and spirits are studied during the most significant periods of the 19th and 20th centuries. Wine legislation is presented in relation to the Wine Statute and decrees written by the National Institute of Origin and Quality. The second part is devoted to the study of wine production region by region. Each department is elaborated on, describing in detail the climate, vineyards, grape varieties, and their evolution during the 20th century. The author then presents the appellations of origin, wines with designated superior quality, country wines, and table wines. Volume 2 focuses on the following regions: Champagne-Ardenne - Nord-Picardie - Nord-Ouest - Centre - Centre-Ouest - Aquitaine and South-West - Centre-Sud. This reference is truly the only work that provides comprehensive and updated information, department by department, on each wine region. This unique division and the data it gathers make it an essential tool for professionals: oenologists, technicians, producers, traders, buyers, sommeliers, restaurateurs, economists, students, teachers, and wine enthusiasts.