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The Botanist and the Vintner: How Wine Was Saved for the World
✍️ Campbell, Christy
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In the mid-1860s, grapevines in southeastern France inexplicably began to wither and die. Jules-E mile Planchon, a botanist from Montpellier, was sent to investigate. He discovered that the vine roots were covered in microscopic yellow insects. What they were and where they had come from was a mystery. The infestation advanced with the relentlessness of an invading army and within a few years had spread across Europe, from Portugal to the Crimea. The wine industry was on the brink of disaster. The French government offered a prize of three hundred thousand gold francs for a remedy. Planchon believed he had the answer and set out to prove it. In the tradition of the bestseller "Wine and War, this is a sweeping and intoxicating tale for wine enthusiasts and armchair historians.
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This title targets history buffs and oenophiles interested in the scientific salvation of French vineyards. However, it may disappoint readers seeking practical advice on pairing wines with food or contemporary tasting notes. The focus remains strictly on the historical infestation and the botanist’s investigation, lacking culinary utility. Those expecting a traditional cookbook or a guide to regional cuisines will find the content too specialized. It is a niche historical account rather than a versatile kitchen reference, best suited for those specifically curious about the biological threats that once endangered the wine industry.
