Château Cheval Blanc Manifesto: Promoting (Anti)Conventional Viticulture - English Edition

Château Cheval Blanc Manifesto: Promoting (Anti)Conventional Viticulture is an essential work for those seeking to understand and promote sustainable and environmentally friendly viticulture. This book, translated into English, is the English version of the French title Manifeste Château Cheval Blanc: Pour une viticulture (anti)conventionnelle, and is aimed at a global audience interested in ecological farming practices.

As climate change and the collapse of biodiversity become critical issues for our planet, Château Cheval Blanc takes a stand in favor of agroecology. This manifesto details the innovative actions implemented by this historic vineyard to cultivate the land while preserving its unique identity.

Three pillars underpin this approach:

1. Agroforestry: The integration of trees and crops to create more resilient ecosystems.

2. Cover crops: The use of plants to protect and enrich the soil, thus promoting more sustainable agriculture.

3. Polyculture: The diversification of crops to improve biodiversity and soil health.

This book is enriched by the contributions of three renowned experts:

• Alain Canet: Agronomist and specialist in agroforestry, he brings his expertise on the integration of trees into agricultural landscapes.

• Konrad Schreiber: Agronomist and farmer, specialist in living soils, he shares his knowledge on the importance of healthy soils for sustainable agriculture.

• Marc-André Selosse: Biologist and professor at the National Museum of Natural History, he explores microbial life and its essential role in agricultural ecosystems.

Château Cheval Blanc is not just a prestigious vineyard, but also a pioneer in adopting sustainable agricultural practices. This manifesto reveals the concrete actions undertaken to integrate the principles of agroecology into the daily management of the vineyard.

This luxury edition with a hardcover jacket is enriched with black and white drawings and includes 2 color inserts of 12 pages each on coated paper illustrating agroecology at Château Cheval Blanc. It also includes a soil map, a vineyard map, and an agroecology map.

Additional Information:

• Format: Paperback
• EAN13: 9782817709352
• ISBN: 978-2-8177-0935-2
• Publisher: Sud-Ouest
• Publication Date: 05/06/2022
• Number of Pages: 88
• Dimensions: 24 x 14 cm
• Weight: 284 g
• Language: English

This book is a must-read for all actors in the wine sector, agronomists, and enthusiasts of sustainable viticulture. By exploring the innovative approaches of Château Cheval Blanc, readers will be inspired to rethink their own agricultural practices with a view to sustainability and environmental respect.

By purchasing this book, you are not only supporting a more ecological viticulture, but you are also contributing to a global discussion on the agricultural practices needed to address current environmental challenges.