Traité de la Vigne, Et de Ses Produits, Vol. 1: Comprenant l'Histoire de la Vigne Et Du Vin Dans Tous Les Temps Et Dans Tous Les Pays; l'Étude Botanique Et Pratique Des Différents Cépages; Les Facteurs Du Vin; Le Vin Au Point de Vue Chimique

Published in the late 19th century, this comprehensive work by French viticulturist Ludovic Portes was conceived as a definitive encyclopedic resource during a period when the European wine industry was grappling with the catastrophic effects of the phylloxera epidemic. The text sought to systematize knowledge on viticulture, merging historical records with the period's emerging advancements in botanical study and chemical analysis to provide growers and enthusiasts with a robust scientific foundation for wine production.

The design of the treatise reflects the intellectual rigor of the era's grand technical manuals, prioritizing clarity and exhaustive documentation to serve as both a practical guide and a historical reference. As an authoritative contribution to agricultural literature, the volume was well-received by the scientific community and agricultural societies of the time for its ambitious scope, documenting the nuances of cépages and production factors with a meticulousness that remains a hallmark of historical oenological literature.