Le vin et le cigare : alliance d'un épicurien éclairé (French Edition) by Jean-Pierre Alaux | Féret

The Wine and the Cigar: Alliance of an Enlightened Epicurean is a unique work by Jean-Pierre Alaux, celebrating the subtle alliance between two of life's greatest pleasures: wine and cigars. Illustrated by the superb photographs of David Nakache, this book is a true sensory journey where each page awakens the senses.

Wines and cigars share a similar, even identical, terminology. Whether you are a novice or an informed enthusiast, this book is designed to accompany you in the discovery of these fascinating pairings. Jean-Pierre Alaux, with his multiple reports in Cuba, Dominican Republic, Honduras as well as in the prestigious vineyards of France and the world, offers you an ABC guide that will lead you step by step in the art of pairing wines and cigars.

Tannic red wines are highlighted, selected for their well-structured character, virile aromas, and long finish. These wines, tasted with characterful cigars, reveal their full power in a memorable gustatory duel.

For white wines, Jean-Pierre Alaux favors sweet wines such as Sauternes, Jurançons, and Tokajs, due to their subtle pairings with great Havana cigars, opulent and satisfying. These nectars, with rich and complex aromas, find a perfect echo in the smoke of cigars.

He does not forget the sweet wines of Roussillon, Rivesaltes or Maury, which pair wonderfully with cigars. Champagne, whether served chilled or slightly chilled, can also accompany a cigar, whether Dominican or Havana, offering a diversity of associations for all tastes.

In the field of spirits, Armagnac and Cognac are the natural allies of cigars, provided you master their respective subtleties for a perfect pairing. Jean-Pierre Alaux concludes his book by evoking the great gustatory emotions provided by old Ports and Madeiras when paired with a cigar corresponding to their aromatic palette.

This book is more than a simple guide: it is an invitation to live a complete sensory experience. Imagine yourself in a comfortable armchair, a cigar in one hand, a glass of wine in the other, in front of a crackling fireplace. This moment of relaxation is sublimated by reading this book, where Winston Churchill himself would seem to whisper to you: "Carpe Diem". The Wine and the Cigar is a true treatise on art of living for those who seek to combine pleasure and refinement in their moments of relaxation.

Technical Information

• Format: Hardcover
• EAN13: 9782351560075
• ISBN: 978-2-35156-007-5
• Publisher: Féret
• Publication Date: 10/26/2006
• Collection: Beautiful Wine Books
• Number of Pages: 192
• Dimensions: 30.8 x 24.5 x 2.4 cm
• Weight: 1700 g
• Language: French