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Le Grand Livre du Champagne by Gert von Paczensky

Champagne wines have become symbols of celebration and conviviality that mark every memorable occasion in our lives. Gert von Paczensky introduces you to a fascinating, multifaceted universe of choice, explaining how to taste, serve and above all enjoy Champagne. Written by a man with an infectious love of his subject, beautifully illustrated by the photographs of Jürgen Schmidt and original watercolours by Jean-Pierrre Haeberlin

Editions Solar - byis 1988

Le livre d'or du Champagne by François Bonal

A complete history of Champagne, from Roman times to the 20th century, by the recognised Champagne historian and writer François Bonal.


Editions du Grand Pont - Lausanne 1984

Le Vin de Champagne by André Garcia


Collection « Que sais-je ? »
Presses Universitaires de France - byis 1986

Les Grandes Maisons de Champagne by Frédérique Crestin-Billet


Editions Glénat - byis 1991

Le Champagne, Trois siècles d'histoire by Georges Clause et Eric Glatre

A fabulous historical review of the celebratory wine par excellence, as told by a team of historians.


Editions Stock - byis 1997

Champagne - Son Terroir – Sa dégustation by Eric Glatre

All you need to know about the unique Champagne terroir, including a complete guide to the tasting, selection and enjoyment of wines of Champagne.


Editions Flammarion – byis 2001

The Champagne Companion:
The Authoritative Connoisseur's Guide

One of the best aspects of this book is the historical romp through champagne and champagne country

By : Michael Edwards

 

Christie's World Encyclopedia Of Champagne & Sbykling Wine


The first in-depth guide sparkling wines of the world from Champagne to California, Italy to Australia and beyond. In time for the Millennium when Champagne is expected to dominate all celebrations and may even be in short supply!
A fascinating first section describes the history of sparkling wine and proves beyond any doubt that it was the English rather than the French who first produced a fizzy wine. The main body of the encyclopedia is devoted to profiles of the world's wine producers accompanied by tasting notes, recommendations for drinking and good value for your money. Another section lists the author's personal selection of sparkling wines to drink for the Millennium.

By : Tom Stevenson

 

The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia


If you want to learn about wines of the world and advance your comprehension of wine production, grape varieties, appellations, and individual wineries, understand the factors (such as location, soil, climate, and methods of viticulture) that affect the taste and nose, and visit your wine shop with a list of quality wines to explore, Tom Stevenson is the man to read. Author of 12 books (including Champagne and The Millennium Champagne & Sparkling Wine Guide).
Raise the standard in wine excellence iwth this definitive encyclopedia of wine. A clearly organized, highly illustrated atlas that analyses all the wine growing regions of the world and charts the best wines from France to the Far East, it also troubleshoots potential wine faults.

 

Champagne Uncorcked

Guide to the ins and outs of Champagne for anyone throwing a Champagne tasting, or having where they want to talk about this drink of celebrations. Hand-drawn photos of grapes in baskets and vineyards go well with the calligraphy in the background.
Ms. Zraly is well versed in her subject. She has worked with the various Champagne firms for over twelve years, and it shows. She first goes through the history of Champagne, explains how only wines from Champagne France should be given that name, and goes through how the 35,000 hectares of land are strictly watched over.

Champagne guide

Eric Glatre takes us on an elegant journey about the great wine's history starting from Roman times to the present. He covers the great vineyards and other lesser known ones that are producing exceptional champagne. The most valuable information contained in the book concerns how to appreciate, buy and drink champagne. Throughout the book, he profiles 100 of the world's exceptional wines.

By : Eri Glatre

De 1900 à nos jours, un siècle de vendanges en Champagne

"How different and yet how similar are the harvests of the 1930s and those of today", writes Claude Tattinger in the preface to this book

Photos: LL, P. Mathieu, E. Mulot, G. Franjou, J-P. Lenoir, G. Liénhard, G. Karquel, Ministère de l'agriculture, Christphe Peus, Juliette Trouillard.
Texte: d'après Le Vigneron Champenois - Préface: Claude Taittinger
Editions Dominique Fradet21,5 x 21,5 cm. 132 pages. NOVEMBRE 1998