Around a Bottle with Nicolas Joly - Gilles Berdin's Biodynamics

In the Loire Valley, the vineyard of Coulée de Serrant alone constitutes a seven-hectare controlled designation of origin.

Celebrated by Louis XI, Louis XIV, Alexandre Dumas, and Curnonsky as one of the best French white wines, it is Nicolas Joly who currently presides over the property.

An ardent advocate of biodynamic agriculture, promoting its virtues around the world, he presents here the principles of his approach while revealing his philosophy of life.

"For things to go well, one must court life beyond the sensory world. That, in essence, is the challenge of biodynamics."

This series of works, "around a bottle with..." aims to capture the words of the greatest winemakers, oenologists, tasters, hoping that all these enthusiasts will share their passion and experience with us.

As the charm of conversation also lies in its imperfections, digressions, silences, or onomatopoeias... I pour out our words to you as they are, without decanting, airing, or carafe dressing. Enjoy them before heading to the vineyards with this book as your sesame, you will certainly be well received there...