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Vintage French maps from Louis Larmat are a beautiful way to learn wine regions

James Molesworth sipping a glass of wine on a couch in front of three wine region maps
James Molesworth sips a glass of Pomerol in front of three Louis Larmat maps he's collected over the years. (Lisa Weatherbee)

From glassware, decanters, corkscrews and more, wine lovers appreciate all sorts of accoutrements that enhance the experience of drinking wine. But if you want to gift a wine person something that enhances the visual and intellectual aspects of drinking wine beyond just the hedonistic, nothing beats a good map—especially the beloved vintage maps by Louis Larmat of Burgundy, Champagne, the Rhône and beyond. Read on!

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