Wine & Architecture in the Former Languedoc-Roussillon (in English): From Castles to Cooperatives

Dive into the heart of the history of the wine heritage from the Languedoc-Roussillon through the monumental work "Wine and Architecture in the Former Languedoc-Roussillon" of Dominique GANIBENC. Comprising two rich and documented volumes, this work offers a comprehensive analysis of the castles, , Winegrower's houses, , Cooperatives and other iconic buildings that have dotted the region since the 1860s.

A unique architectural heritage

Languedoc-Roussillon is a region where the culture of wine has become intimately linked to its architecture. This work examines the evolution of wine-making structures, from simple Winegrower's houses up to the majestic wine estates, without forgetting the Cooperatives who have marked the collective history of the winemakers.

The author also explores the landscapes shaped by the vine: hillside vineyards, , vine-covered plains and coastal areas, all witnesses to a dynamic and diverse winemaking activity.

Volume 1 – From Genesis to Master Builders

This first volume traces the epic of regional viticulture by focusing on the factors that have shaped the territory:

• The specifics of the terroirs and in-depth knowledge of soils.
• The big ones viticultural crises (like that of phylloxera) and the mutations that resulted from it.
• The emergence of two major trends: the independent winemakers and the wine cooperatives.
• The role of support institutions and organizations: agricultural unions, , Crédit Agricole, , Agricultural Services and Rural Engineering.
• A focus on the project managers and decorators, with a meticulous account of their achievements.

Volume 2 – Typology, Architecture, Heritage, and Wine Tourism

In this second volume, the author offers an analytical approach to the various wine-growing sites:

• Study of the Architectural typologies of the barrels, , cooperative cellars, , master houses and wine estates.
• Analysis of architectural styles applied to winery constructions and the adaptation of buildings to the existing landscape.
• Highlighting heritage issues and the growing role of theWine tourism in the enhancement of the territory.
• The environmental and societal threats facing this heritage: climate change, , rapid urbanization and vineyard regression.

A valuable guide for enthusiasts and professionals

This book is intended for enthusiasts ofArchitecture and of heritage than to enthusiasts of wine and to professionals in the wine industry. A true encyclopedia of the Viticultural heritage from Languedoc-Roussillon, it provides insights into the evolution of buildings and their integration into an ever-changing economic and social context.

Item features:

• Title: Wine and Architecture in the Former Languedoc-Roussillon (2 volumes)
• Author: Dominique GANIBENC
• Editor: LUNG
• Collection: Heritage and territories
• Language: French
• Format: Paperback
• Number of pages: 858 pages
• Dimensions: 2.4 x 1.6 cm
• Weight: 1700 g
• ISBN: 978-2-36781-371-4
• EAN13: 9782367813714
• Publication date: July 20, 2021