Le vin multidimensionnel

The book that all lovers of great wines will adore.

Gérard Bertrand signs here his third work. In Le vin multidimensionnel, he recounts how, through contact with the terroir, his mentors and with a great deal of work, he forged a true artistic discipline dedicated to the crafting of his wines. Winemaker and entrepreneur, he also relates how he placed this discipline at the heart of his wine group's project, which has become one of the world references in its category.

A singular and authentic approach

"Le Vin Multidimensionnel" is not an oenological treatise; it is an existential quest, a symphony of expertise and sensations. Gérard Bertrand unveils the secrets of his art with rare sincerity, sharing the initiatory power of his encounters, his reflections on biodiversity, biodynamic viticulture and the place of wine in our modern society. His account is punctuated by personal anecdotes and poetic illustrations that capture the very essence of his work and passion.

The art of blending, a multidimensional approach

In this work, blending elevated to a true artistic discipline unfolds as a powerful metaphor for life and creation. Gérard Bertrand compares this act to the ascent of Everest, highlighting the complexity and grandeur of this process. He describes with evocative precision his way of selecting and marrying grape varieties to reveal aromas and flavours that transcend and express the particularity of each vintage. Each blend is an exploration at the heart of the terroir and the fulfilment of work carried out as a team in search of balance, where every decision is guided by a profound knowledge and an unwavering respect for nature.

"Blending is the Everest of every winemaker, the vertical opera that each year demands questioning, preparation and the conquest of a new face of the same mountain. There is nothing more beautiful, more exhilarating in this craft"

Gérard Bertrand

Characteristics 

• Publisher: Origine nature
• Language: French
• Publication date: 12 September 2024
• ISBN: 978-2-9583515-4-0
• Presentation: Paperback
• No. of pages: 200 pages
• Dimensions: 14.9 cm × 22.6 cm × 1.8 cm