Sparkling Wines: From Terroir to Bubbles (French Edition) By Gérard Liger-Belair, Joël Rochard

Dive into the heart of the fascinating universe of sparkling wines with the work Sparkling wines: from the terroir to the bubble, written by Gérard Liger-Belair and Joël Rochard, and prefaced by Pascal Ribéreau-Gayon.

A complete journey, from vine to glass

From the harvest to being served in a flute, the authors trace all the stages of production: base wine, foam formation, breeding, aging, and tasting. This book highlights a Oenology which combines tradition and modernity, ancestral know-how and scientific advancements.

The major styles of sparkling wines

The first part is dedicated to the diversity of sparkling wines, both in France and around the world. It includes not only the Champagne, but also the Crémants, the How are you? Spanish, the Prosecco Italians or even the fine bubbles from Germany and elsewhere. The analysis also includes aspects historical, , Economic, , Regulatory and environmental, which shape the development of this category of wines.

The science of bubbles

The second part of the book focuses on the magic of effervescence. Gérard Liger-Belair, a specialized physicist, precisely deciphers the phenomenon: from the birth of bubbles at the bottom of the glass to their spectacular bursting on the surface. The bubbles are analyzed in their fundamental role: diffusion of aromas, sensory perception, wine identity.

The tasting of sparkling wines

Finally, a third part is dedicated to the specific tasting of sparkling wines. The authors highlight the aromatic richness and sensory variety that these wines provide. Practical advice complements the scientific approach to assist students, researchers, teachers, and wine industry professionals, but also enlightened enthusiasts, to refine their understanding and appreciation of bubbles.

A reference book

Clear, structured, and well-documented, this book constitutes a essential reference in the collection Viticultural Practices published by Dunod. His didactic approach makes it an ideal working tool for oenology training, while remaining accessible to enthusiasts curious to better understand the magic of wine. Champagne and sparkling wines from around the world.

Item characteristics

• Title : Sparkling wines: from the terroir to the bubble

• Authors : Gérard Liger-Belair, Joël Rochard

• Preface : Pascal Ribéreau-Gayon

• Formatting : Connected

• Editor : Dunod

• Collection : Viticultural Practices

• Publication date September 17, 2008

• EAN13 : 9782100498406

• ISBN : 978-2-10-049840-6

• Number of pages : 288

• Dimensions : 25 x 17 cm

• Weight : 715 g

• Language : French