Qu'est-ce-que boire ? : Critique de la Dégustation des vins (French edition) by François Caribassa | Menu Fretin

In his work What is Drinking?: A Critique of Wine Tasting, François Caribassa offers us an in-depth reflection on wine tasting and the evolution of our relationship with this millennia-old beverage. Published by Menu Fretin, this expanded edition of the original 2017 essay includes new vignettes, a bibliography, and an afterword by Aubert de Villaine, an iconic figure in the wine world.

François Caribassa begins his essay with a critique of modern tasting practices, which he considers a form of progressive alienation of the drinker into a taster. Where once the pleasure of drinking was associated with a free and convivial relationship with the body and the world, he asserts that today, this act has become restrictive, confined within codified rituals and standardized expectations.

In this work, Caribassa poses the fundamental question: What is drinking? Through this simple inquiry, he highlights the myths and ideologies surrounding the world of wine. He denounces the influence of "wine gurus" and oenology, which impose their own rules and mythologies on both amateurs and professionals.

The essay invites the reader to relearn how to drink, to rediscover the pleasure of drinking without constraint or dogma, far from the rigid criteria of classic tasting. The author encourages us to free ourselves from the judgments imposed by the oenological institution and to find a more spontaneous and sincere relationship with wine.

What is Drinking? thus offers a genuine critique of the oenological institution, while offering an alternative: to taste wine without hindrance, in a newfound freedom. This essay is aimed at both wine enthusiasts and those who wish to break free from the rules imposed by "experts."

This new edition is also distinguished by its enriched presentation. In addition to François Caribassa's passionate analyses, the book contains several unpublished vignettes as well as a complete bibliography for further reflection. The afterword written by Aubert de Villaine, a key figure in the wine domain, adds a new dimension to the work by providing a complementary perspective on the question of wine pleasure.

Ultimately, What is Drinking? is an invitation to revisit our relationship with wine, to rediscover the act of drinking for what it is: a moment of sharing, pleasure, and simplicity, far from conventions and dogmas.

Product Information:

• Format : Paperback
• EAN13 : 9782382440711
• ISBN : 978-2-38244-071-1
• Publisher : MENU FRETIN
• Publication Date : 09/10/2024
• Collection : MANGER-PENSER
• Number of Pages : 128
• Dimensions : 19 x 12.5 x 1 cm
• Weight : 140 g
• Language : French