French vineyards, as diverse as they are varied, each have their own unique history. This book delves into the encounter between man and the land, his daily work to make the most of it, his fate in the face of natural forces, and the origin of vine cultivation up to present day, throughout its chapters. This reference work is necessary for anyone who wants to fully grasp the subtlety of the appreciated beverages that their gustatory impulses will have led them to choose. The pleasure of wine comes through sight, smell, bouquet, aroma, the smooth passage from lips to palate, but also through reading. The text and the masterful illustrations that accompany it provide us with the evidence.