French wine

Author: Liu Sha / Tang Yong
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features:
Enter—Four Keys to French Wine
Explore—Eleven Maps of French Wine
Taste—Eight Flavors of French Wine
Meet—Six Relatives of French Wine.
Like nectar in a golden cup, wine pairs with delicate glasses and tempting French cuisine, overflowing with the romance and elegance of French culture. Wine has even become a symbol of the French spirit. In China, knowing about wine has naturally become a necessity for the new elite.
The authors first uncover the four keys to entering the world of French wine: its history, vineyard culture, regional distribution, and grape varieties. Then, they explore eleven maps of French wine. The entire France seems to lazily recline in the enchanting aroma of grapes, while also getting lost in the intoxication of the wine.
Next, the authors introduce the terroir, winemaking process, classification, etiquette, tasting, food pairing, storage, and labels of wine. They also list the six relatives of French wine, such as Armagnac and Cognac. Enough is enough. These are enough to make people subtly show off in certain occasions.
To say this book is tailor-made for the new elite has many reasons. For example, it uses words like "romantic," "lonely," "drifting," "poetic," "melancholic," "elegant," "leisurely," and "passionate." These are merely small tricks of the pen, appearing alongside numerous images and exquisite design—all to match the refined taste implied by wine.
Reading is merely an "imitation" of boredom, copying every feature of France and wine. Yet the effect is always ambiguous. In fact, the closer you are to wine, the farther you are from it.
If France is the homeland of wine, then it is the result of its rich and diverse fields, favorable climate, and the diligent cultivation and dedicated research of generations of growers and winemakers. This has made French wine and spirits not only world-famous but also diverse, catering to the needs of all types of consumers.
We are deeply honored to share high-quality French wine with Chinese consumers. These wines are meticulously cared for from grape cultivation to harvesting, from winemaking to marketing.
This is an ideal and practical book for introducing French wine. It covers the history of French wine, the main stages of grape cultivation, production regions, and grape varieties. Chinese friends will also broaden their understanding of French wine and different brand origins, including geography, soil, winemaking, and classification.
To help you share the art of French living and better appreciate wine, the book also introduces the main methods of wine storage, serving, and tasting. Additionally, you will find advice on how to identify wine labels and how to choose the wine that best suits your tasting preferences.
The reason is that French wine pairs well with famous dishes around the world, especially French and Chinese cuisine. The suggestions in the book for harmonizing with Chinese dishes will help you impress your guests.
You will also discover in the book that French wine is not only diverse, rich, meticulously crafted, and deeply rooted in history but also easily accessible and suitable for many occasions.
We sincerely hope this book allows us to share our passion for wine with you, especially not forgetting that the best way to enjoy French wine is to share it with close friends!
This book is the first comprehensive encyclopedia-style book in mainland China to introduce the history, culture, natural terroir, winemaking process, and basic knowledge of drinking French wine. Through over 200,000 words and hundreds of authentic images from the regions, it meticulously records and expresses the latest achievements in French wine, painting a vivid humanistic picture of French wine.
As the president of the French Wine Council, Didier Dagueneau, said in the preface: "This is an ideal and practical book for introducing French wine. It allows you to learn about the history of French wine, the main stages of grape cultivation, production regions, and grape varieties. Chinese friends will also broaden their understanding of French wine and different origins, including geography, soil, winemaking, and classification. To help you share the art of French living and better appreciate wine, the book also introduces the main methods of wine storage, serving, and tasting. Additionally, you will find advice on how to identify wine labels and how to choose the wine that best suits your tasting preferences."