Le Petit Futé: Practical Tasting Guide (French Edition)

The Practical Tasting Guide, written by Pierre Charnay and Jules Tourmeau, with the collaboration of Dominique Auzias and Jean-Paul Labourdette, is a true bible for wine enthusiasts. Published by Le Petit Futé, this 287-page book is divided into three main parts:

1. General Presentation (70 pages):
   This section covers the world of wine globally, from vine cultivation, soils to climates, including grape varieties and rootstocks, as well as winemaking methods according to wines, regions, and cultures. It also includes tips on wine aging, their storage, serving, and consumption.

2. Scholarly Section (100 pages):
   Based on the most recent theses, this part addresses the history of pleasure sensations, the tasting methodology, taster's tips and techniques, and the methods to follow: Practice of sensory tasting, visual examinations, olfactory, and taste examinations. It concludes with examples of scoring methods, ideal for tasting evenings with friends.

3. Glossary (50 pages):
   A very comprehensive glossary of oenological terms used in tasting, offering an in-depth understanding of specialized vocabulary.

Information:

• Format: Hardcover
• EAN13: 9782746918481
• ISBN: 978-2-7469-1848-1
• Publisher: Le Petit Futé
• Publication Date: 06/11/2006
• Collection: Petit Futé
• Number of Pages: 287
• Dimensions: 22 x 13 cm
• Weight: 430 g
• Language: French