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Alcohol Quote by Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin

“A meal without wine is like a day without sun” quote by Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
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“A meal without wine is like a day without sun”

Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin

About This Quote

Source Book: Physiologie du Goût (1840)

The quote likens a meal without wine to a day lacking sunlight, emphasizing wine’s essential role in dining pleasure.

In simple terms: Wine makes meals brighter, like sun for a day.

Key Takeaway

Pair wine to enhance meals.

Themes

food wine pleasure

Mood

joyful appetizing

Type

culinary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • dinner party
  • wine tasting
  • restaurant menu

Key Concepts

gastronomy sensory experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • Would a meal be enjoyable without wine?
  • What other elements brighten a dish?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone enjoys wine; alternatives exist.

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