Biodynamic Wine 35 Q&A - 35 questions about biodynamics (Text in Japanese) - Antoine Lepetit de la Bigne

The winemaker of the world's top white wine, "Domaine Leflaive," explains the principles of biodynamics and the truth about winemaking in an easy-to-understand manner.

Description

Written by the winemaker of Domaine Leflaive. In the current natural wine trend, gain the correct knowledge!

In recent years, natural wines have been trending, but it is difficult to say that biodynamic wines are properly understood among general wine enthusiasts. Differentiating between biodynamic wines and organic wines, which are commonly seen, is also unclear, leading to a lot of misinformation and misunderstandings.
Biodynamic farming rejects the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, using vitality agents such as silica, cow manure, and powdered cow horns. Emphasizing the influence of celestial movements on plants, it may seem mystical and somewhat religious, but land depleted of vitality due to chemical substances and mechanization can be revitalized by this farming method, allowing soil microorganisms to recover, reducing plant diseases, producing harmonious fruits, and creating high-quality wines that express the terroir distinctly. In France, excellent producers are increasingly embracing biodynamics.
The author of this book is a winemaker working at Domaine Leflaive, the producer of the world's top white wine. Through answering 35 questions such as "What is the difference between organic and biodynamic?" "How to distinguish biodynamic wines?" and "Tasting methods for biodynamic wines," the author clearly introduces the principles of biodynamics and winemaking. The book includes a list of major biodynamic producers in Burgundy at the end.

"For many people, it's honestly hard to understand what biodynamics really is. [...] That's why I wanted to write this book. I wanted to introduce biodynamics and resolve as many doubts as possible that people may have. I aimed to explain it in a concise and easy-to-understand manner, both in terms of content and format." - From the introduction

[Table of Contents]
Preface by Aubert de Villaine (Domaine de la Romanee-Conti)

Introduction
Q1 Is biodynamic wine delicious?

Chapter One - Biodynamic Grape Growing
Q2 Why is biodynamics currently gaining attention?
Q3 Why has biodynamics flourished in vineyards?
Q4 What are the differences between organic (biologique) and biodynamic?
Q5 What is reduced pesticide grape cultivation?
Q6 How does biodynamic farming combat diseases?
Q7 Will pesticides from neighboring vineyards have an impact?
Q8 Is copper toxic?
Q9 What is the sowing calendar and how is it used?
Q10 Can biodynamics be considered a scientific method?
Q11 Does biodynamics not go against nature?
Q12 What is "dynamization"?
Q13 Is biodynamics the best way to express terroir?

Chapter Two - Biodynamic Winemaking
Q14 How to distinguish biodynamic wines?
Q15 What are the distinctions in biodynamic wine certifications?
Q16 Is biodynamics utilized in winemaking?
Q17 Are sulfites not used in biodynamic wines?
Q18 Can biodynamic wines be aged for a long time?
Q19 How to analyze biodynamic wines?

Chapter Three - Tasting Biodynamic Wines
Q20 What are the tasting methods for biodynamic wines?
Q21 Are biodynamic wines truly good for the body?
Q22 Do biodynamic wines give a different sensation when consumed compared to other wines?
Q23 How are biodynamic wines evaluated?
Q24 Do bad "biodynamic" wines exist?
Q25 Are biodynamic wines unpredictable?
Q26 Are biodynamic wines expensive?

Chapter Four - Historical and Philosophical Background of Biodynamics
Q27 Who was Rudolf Steiner?
Q28 What is Anthroposophy?
Q29 What was the agricultural situation in Europe during the birth of biodynamics?
Q30 What is the meaning of the term "biodynamic"?
Q31 What is written in Steiner's "Agriculture Course"?
Q32 Is biodynamics a sect?
Q33 Did Steiner drink wine?
Q34 What is Goetheanum?
Q35 After biodynamics, where is grape growing headed?

Conclusion

Commentary: The Politics of Natural Wines by Mineo Tachibana
Translator's Afterword

List of Major Biodynamic Wine Producers in Burgundy


[Original Title] Introduction à la biodynamie à l'usage des amateurs de vin - En 35 questions