A la rencontre des cépages modestes et oubliés - L'autre goût des vins (French edition) by André Deyrieux

Set off to discover the humble grape varieties and forgotten ones with this captivating book by André Deyrieux. This 2nd enriched edition highlights these rare varieties that are revived thanks to passionate winemakers. Dive into France's wine history and explore a unique wine heritage, while savoring the promising future of oenology. An essential book for all wine lovers and epicureans.

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Meeting the Humble and Forgotten Grape Varieties - The Other Taste of Wines, signed by André Deyrieux, is a must-read for anyone interested in the wine history of France. This 2nd enriched edition offers an in-depth exploration of these rare grape varieties, sometimes little-known, which almost disappeared from the wine landscape but are now making a comeback thanks to the passion and tenacity of some visionary winemakers.

Shedding light on wine heritage:
Many grape varieties have been neglected over the centuries. However, these humble grape varieties possess an incomparable aromatic richness and diversity, a living testament to our wine heritage. The author invites us to rediscover these hidden treasures, true guarantors of French oenological diversity.

The rebirth of forgotten grape varieties:
Through this book, you will understand how these forgotten grape varieties are reborn, with examples of passionate winemakers who have risen to the challenge of globalization to revive varieties like négret, folle blanche, and chichaud. These winemakers, with their unique expertise, bring these grape varieties back to life, offering another dimension to wine, far from international standards.

An invitation to travel and discovery:
This book is a true invitation to travel through time and terroirs. André Deyrieux doesn't just describe the grape varieties; he tells their stories, their fight for survival, and the passion of the men and women who cultivate them. Through these pages, you will discover a world rich in traditions, but also forward-looking, with wines featuring new and authentic flavors.

A guide for amateurs and experts:
Whether you are an amateur or an expert, this book will captivate you. It is much more than a simple guide to grape varieties; it is an inexhaustible source of knowledge and oenological adventures. You will find valuable information on the cultivation of these grape varieties, tasting tips, and a deep reflection on the future of wine in France and worldwide.

An enriched book for a complete exploration:
This new enriched edition introduces three new grape varieties: négret, folle blanche, and chichaud. These additions complete an already very rich work, offering readers even more reasons to immerse themselves in this fascinating universe.

Technical specifications:

• Format: Paperback
• EAN13: 9782100779437
• ISBN: 978-2-10-077943-7
• Publisher: Dunod
• Publication Date: 05/02/2018
• Number of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 24.5 x 19 x 2 cm
• Weight: 860 g
• Language: French

Dive into this book to discover an unknown but essential aspect of our wine heritage, a real challenge to the taste standardization imposed by globalization. Meeting the Humble and Forgotten Grape Varieties is an ode to diversity, authenticity, and the passion of the winemakers who, every day, perpetuate an ancestral expertise while creating the wines of tomorrow.