Taste the Limestone, Smell the Slate (English Edition): A Geologist Wanders Through the World of Wine by Alex Maltman

A fascinating journey between wine and geology

Did you know that the Burgundy thrives on the limestone remnants of an ancient warm sea, while the vineyards of Sancerre and Pouilly sink their roots into the flint ?Only the best Pomerols bloom on an islet ofblue clay, and that the Beaujolais born from the granite ?Or even that the Cabernet Sauvignon thrives in almost all formations of Sandstone, and that the secret of the large ports may reside in the shale ? ?

In Goûtez le calcaire, sentez l'ardoise, the professor I'm sorry, but I don't have any specific information about a person named Alex Maltman based on the data I have been trained on. Could you provide more context or details?, a recognized specialist in wine geology, explores the complex relationship between soils and the flavors of wines from around the world. This beautifully illustrated offers an unprecedented dive into the composition of vineyard subsoils and their influence—or lack thereof—on the profile of the wines.

A scientific and accessible approach to terroir

The concept of terroir is often invoked to explain the uniqueness of a wine, alongside the grape variety and the winemaker's expertise. But what do we really know about the impact of the rocks and minerals beneath our feet? Through some sharp analyses, some concrete examples and a a good dose of skepticism, Alex Maltman asks essential questions:

• The Limestone Does it really influence the minerality of a wine ?
• Why do some wines seem to reflect the Solution on which they grew ?
• Is there a real connection between geological elements and perceived taste ?

With a fluid and engaging style, this book break certain myths, while opening exciting debates on the relationship between geology and oenology.

A must-read book for wine enthusiasts

Whether you are sommelier, winemaker, geologist, or simple wine enthusiast, , Goûtez le calcaire, sentez l'ardoise will offer you a fresh perspective on the wines you love. Enhanced with 50 color illustrations, this book will guide you through the most emblematic terroirs and help you better understand what makes a great wine unique.

Do you offer a sensory and scientific exploration unique, and dive into the heart of the Minerality wine.

Article features :

• Title : Taste the Limestone, Smell the Slate
• Author : Alex Maltman
• Editor : Academie du Vin Library Limited
• Format : Hardback
• Pages : 280
• Illustrations : 50 in color
• Language : English
• ISBN I'm sorry, but it seems like there is no text in French to translate. Could you please provide the text you would like translated?
• Publication date April 14, 2025
• Dimensions : 246 x 189 mm
• Themes : Wines, Rocks, Minerals & Fossils