Mille Vignes, penser le vin de demain (French edition) by Pascaline Lepeltier

Do terroirs really exist?
Is wine just fermented grape juice?
Do AOCs only protect origin?
Do wine and food pairings have a historical basis?
Has tasting standardized wine?
Isn't it paradoxical to talk about natural wines?

In Mille vignes, Pascaline Lepeltier questions common beliefs about viticulture and wine. The author, Best Craftsperson of France and Best Sommelier of France, explores the vine and its contemporary challenges through a multidisciplinary approach. Drawing on recent scientific advances in botany, geography, climatology, anthropology, and neurophysiology, this book offers a new perspective on the future of wine.

Pascaline Lepeltier offers a genuine reflection on the interactions between the vine, the terroir, and humans. She sheds light on the essential questions shaping current wine production: Is the vine dying from being cultivated? Do terroirs exist? Why are natural wines so controversial? Through concrete examples and case studies from vineyards around the world, she invites us to rethink the wine of tomorrow.

An Award-Winning Book

Awarded the 2023 Movis Prize for Wine and Spirits Books and the 2024 OIV Prize in the Viticulture category, Mille vignes is a reference book that goes beyond describing traditional viticulture. It provides keys to understanding the deep connections between the bottle, tasting, and the people who cultivate the vine.

What the Experts Say

• Sylvie Augereau, winemaker and journalist: "What a job! Pascaline Lepeltier tackles an untamed mountain, navigates the pitfalls with ease, and gently decants everything we wanted to know about wine."

• Philippe Faure Brac, Best Sommelier in the World 1992: "Between plant physiology, history of terroirs, and gustatory philosophy, Pascaline offers us a vibrant ode to the world of wine."

• François-Régis Gaudry, gastronomic journalist: "I discover this book and am sincerely dazzled by such sagacity of culture. It is already a reference book on wine."

• Marc-André Selosse, professor at the National Museum of Natural History: "This book tells with talent the improbable journey from the vine to the glass."

An Essential Read

Through fluid writing and concrete examples, Mille vignes by Pascaline Lepeltier is a must-read for anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge of the vine, wine, and the multiple factors that influence their evolution. This book is a valuable tool for wine professionals, oenologists, and all wine tasting enthusiasts.

Specifications

• Title: Mille vignes, thinking about the wine of tomorrow
• Author: Pascaline Lepeltier
• Publisher: Hachette Pratique
• Collection: Vins & Boissons
• Publication Date: 11/02/2022
• Price: Movis 2023 Prize, 2024 OIV Prize (Viticulture Category)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 978-2-01-704723-0
• Dimensions: 27.7 x 23.7 x 3.8 cm
• Number of Pages: 360 pages
• Language: French
• Weight: 1950 g