Les vignes et les vins de Bourgogne : mémoire de dom Denise, moine cistercien (French Edition)

The Vines & Wines of Burgundy is a precious memoir attributed to Dom Denise, an 18th-century Cistercian monk. Translated into French by Catherine Hervet-Girard and published by Terre En Vues, this manuscript offers a rare glimpse into the viticultural and oenological practices of the time.

Dom Denise wrote this manuscript in 1779. It was initially translated into Italian and enriched with brief notes by Marco Lastri (1731-1811), author of L'Anno Rustico. Only a few copies of this memoir remain, making it a valuable work. In 1845, a new Italian version was published by Giovanni Silvestri and attributed to Domenico Sestini (1750-1832).

The French translation presented here is based on the first Italian translation from 1779. This document is one of the few written testimonies on viticultural and oenological practices from a time when oral transmission was the norm. It positions itself as the successor to the Theatre of Agriculture by Olivier de Serres in its genre.

The relevance of Dom Denise's viticultural remarks is astonishing. At the beginning of the 21st century, the pertinence of his exposition comes at a perfect time in the debate around varietal wines, terroir wines, and the place of wine in society.

This book is a must-read for all viticulture and oenology enthusiasts, whether professionals or amateurs. In addition to offering a unique historical perspective, it helps to better understand the foundations of modern viticulture and the developments that have shaped contemporary wine production.

The Vines & Wines of Burgundy is not just a historical testimony but also a valuable guide for those wishing to deepen their knowledge of past viticultural and oenological practices.

This book is also an excellent supplement for those interested in varietal wines and terroir wines. The richness of the information it contains makes it an essential read for any wine lover wishing to understand the history and traditions that have shaped the current wine industry.

Product Information:

• Format: Hardcover
• EAN13: 9782952301633
• ISBN: 978-2-9523016-3-3
• Publisher: Terre en vues
• Publication Date: 06/06/2004
• Number of Pages: 46
• Dimensions: 22 x 16.5 x 0.5 cm
• Weight: 140 g
• Language: French