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‘Des Vins et des Hommes Of Wine and its Makers’ |
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Thursday, 14 August 2008 |
Two Périgourdins, Hervé Brunaux, a well-known writer,
journalist and poet and Bernard Dupuy, a talented
freelance photographer, have just published an
enlightening work on Bergerac wines and winemakers.
The vintners featured in the book are all part of the
brilliant rebirth of Bergerac’s wines. Their vigorous
defence of their label has been repaid by the highest
international accolades. Thanks to them, Monbazillac,
Pécharmant, Rosette, Montravel, Saussignac and the rest
of the 13 appellations of the Bergeracois have regained
their treasured epicurean reputation.
It took a year for the authors to compile this book
which celebrates both the wine’s refound fame and the
extraordinary human adventures involved. “We took the
time to hear the vintners’ stories,” explained Hervé
Brunaux. “They are all great characters, just like the
wines they make. As in fashion design or art, each has
his own style. After all, winemaking is an art!”
The author clocked up some 4,000km on his travels
between châteaux and domaines but the photographer
doubled that: “The weather was not always kind to me
but the winemakers never failed to warm me up and
make me feel welcome. Passionate about their own
work, they could easily empathise with mine.” The 289
pages of ‘Des vins et des Hommes’, with an English
translation by Michael Mills in collaboration with
Gabrielle Merchez, are lavishly illustrated and deserve to
be savoured like a fine vintage.
Published by La Lauze in Périgueux, Price €35
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