Histoire mondiale du vin français - Arnaud Heckmann (french edition)

In a globalized world where reference points melt as quickly as an iceberg in the sun, France clings to its viticultural glory like a lifeline. Though it lacks oil, it boasts prestigious vineyards whose red and white outpourings prevent its foreign trade from sinking. Its terroirs and unique expertise allow it to produce nectars that make it the reference in wine. This unquestionable position, the French cannot imagine owing to anything but their unique talent. And yet...

Let’s take a closer look at a bottle of Bordeaux. The 75 cl bottle is an English invention, the cork comes from Portugal, the wine inside is made from American vines planted on land created by the Dutch, and its price is determined by powerful journalists, none of whom are French. Once out of the cellar, it will board a ship to be drunk all over the world. Because that has always been its primary vocation. And the French, in all this? They have the pride of holding the pruning shears...

The excellence of French wine, more than alchemy, mainly comes from history and geography. It’s a journey full of accidents, misunderstandings, and unlikely events that led France, almost despite itself, to its rank as the world's leading wine power. What if our vineyard was created just to satisfy the appetites of our neighbors? What if our most prestigious vintages owe everything to nations without vines? It might be that in terms of wine, we realize that it is not France that revolves around the world like a radiant sun, but quite the opposite. It is time to change perspective...

Information:

• Format: Paperback
• EAN13: 9782340056930
• ISBN: 978-2-340-05693-0
• Publisher: Editions Ellipses
• Publication Date: 09/07/2021
• Collection: Culture & Wine
• Number of Pages: 191
• Dimensions: 21 x 15 cm
• Weight: 253 g
• Language: French