Champagne by Maggie Mcnie
From its very beginnings as a still wine, Champagne has always had its admirers and today stands as one of the great classic wines of the world. This definitive guide takes us on a journey through the region of Champagne, looking at its history, is climate and its people. It documents the origins of Champagne as a still wine and, via the appointment of a young monk, Dom Pierre Perignon, as Cellarer at the Abbey of Hautvillers, its evolution into the sparkling wine that we know today. The book examines in detail he process of wine-making and the grape varieties used and introduces the reader to the Champagne makers, from the small growers to the great houses of the region. The author also shares with us her information notes on the vintages for each year since 1945.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780571174690 |
| ISBN 10 | 0571174698 |
| Title | Champagne |
| Author | Maggie Mcnie |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2000-01-24 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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