Dictionary of Grape Varieties in France | Pierre Rezeau

Cabernet, muscadet, riesling, sauvignon, tokay, gamay, aligoté... These wine names are also, and primarily, grape varieties, both white and red. This dictionary will introduce you to all their varieties, from the most prestigious to the most humble, for the great pleasure of wine enthusiasts and language lovers. Each term is the subject of a detailed entry, including history and etymology, illustrated with quotes from the best sources. "Each entry is a treasure trove of culture, stories, anecdotes, and revelations. A wealth of refreshing details and bacchic erudition that can only enrich the knowledge of the enthusiast." Marianne Pierre Rézeau, a retired research director at the CNRS, is a linguist and lexicographer. Among other works, he has edited: the Dictionary of French Regionalisms (2001), the Dictionary of Onomatopoeias (2nd edition 2005), and the Dictionary of Daily Expressions and Everyday French Expressions in collaboration with Charles Bernet (2008 and 2010).