Encyclopedie-Roret - Nouveau manuel complet du Sommelier et du Marchand de vins
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A wine merchant's and sommelier's vademecum from the prestigious Manuels-Roret series.
Maigne, P.
Encyclopedie-Roret - Nouveau manuel complet du Sommelier et du Marchand de vins
Contenant des notions succinctes sur les vins rouges, blancs et mousseux (...).
1884, Paris, Roret
First Edition
¥17,600 JPY
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Overview
This comprehensive sommelier's manual from the renowned Manuels-Roret encyclopedic series served as an essential guide for wine professionals during the golden age of French viticulture, before the phylloxera crisis reshaped the industry. The work encompasses detailed knowledge of red, white, and sparkling wines, reflecting the sophisticated understanding of wine commerce in late 19th-century France.
Inside the book
The volume contains systematic classifications of French wines by region and type, practical guidance for wine merchants on storage and handling, detailed descriptions of wine-making processes, and commercial advice for the burgeoning wine trade. Features numerous small etchings in the text illustrating wine-related equipment and techniques. The last 72 pp. are the catalog of Roret's editions, dated 1887.
Why La Fenice likes it
A pocket-savvy guide bearing practical wine wisdom and capturing the essence of 19th-century French culture through tasting, trade, experience.
Condition Report
Pp. (4), 356, 72
Modern dark red cloth binding with title in gilt on a red leather spine label. Original printed front wrapper preserved, bearing the title and an illustration of wine workers; with a handwritten note “Châteaux de Belbeuf.” Some foxing throughout. The final 72 pages of advertisements printed on lighter, browned paper. A good copy.
Dimensions (inches): 5 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 1
About the author
P. Maigne was a 19th-century French wine expert who contributed to the prestigious Manuels-Roret encyclopedia series, specializing in oenological and commercial guidance.
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