La dégustation 1973-1974 (French edition) By Yann Queffélec Fayard

The Tasting 1973-1974 by Yann Queffélec, published by Fayard, is a poignant novel that explores the connections between love, wine, and the secrets of the past. Michel, a fifty-year-old publisher and owner of a splendid vineyard in the hills above Nice, still believes in the transformative power of love when he marries Ioura, a twenty-year-old romantic oenologist. Together, they share a common passion: wine. However, behind this idyllic facade lie secrets that neither is ready to reveal.

Michel is a man marked by his past, a past he hopes to forget through the love he has for Ioura. But the noble art of wine is not enough to erase painful memories. Ioura, on the other hand, uses her blind tasting skills to express truths she keeps buried. This novel highlights how the art of tasting can untie tongues and bring long-buried emotions to the surface.

The story unfolds in an enchanting setting, among the vineyards of the French Riviera and the carefully chosen words of Queffélec. Each tasting becomes a pretext to explore memories, rekindle passions, and face sometimes painful truths. The author manages to weave a tapestry where love and wine come together in a complex dance of discoveries and disillusions.

Yann Queffélec's style is rich, poetic, and deeply evocative. He captures the essence of wine, not only as a drink but as a true mirror of the soul. Readers will be transported to a world where each glass of wine is an invitation to introspection, where each word is imbued with rare emotional depth.

"The Tasting 1973-1974" is much more than just a love story; it is an exploration of human relationships, past wounds, and how we try to overcome them. It is a novel that will appeal not only to wine enthusiasts but also to those who appreciate introspective narratives, where characters are confronted with themselves and their life choices.

The French Literature collection of Fayard gracefully welcomes this novel which, despite its 2005 publication, remains poignantly relevant. The themes addressed, such as redemption, forgiveness, and the quest for self, will resonate with many readers.

Technical details:

• EAN13: 9782213626697
• ISBN: 978-2-213-62669-7
• Publisher: Fayard
• Publication date: 23/11/2005
• Collection: French Literature
• Number of pages: 162
• Dimensions: 22 x 14 cm
• Weight: 236 g
• Language: French