The Story of Champagne (English edition) by Nicholas Faith

The Story of Champagne is a reference work in the wine world, written by the journalist and specialized author Nicholas Faith, a major figure in wine literature. This newly revised and updated edition offers a captivating dive into the world of champagne, giving a voice to those who shape it: the winemakers.

The author provides a lively and well-documented reading of the Champagne wine landscape, exploring the specificities of the terroirs, the evolution of the climate, the complexity of the chalky soils, and the history of the great houses as well as the growers-producers. All enriched by a thorough analysis of champagne styles, their singularities, and their harmonies.

Nicholas Faith, winner of the prestigious André Simon Award for his first book The Winemasters, has made a mark on the wine world with his numerous books and articles. Founder of the International Spirits Challenge, he also led the magazine L’Amateur de Bordeaux. He was honored in 2010 by the Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac for his entire career.

Published in the The Classic Wine Library collection, this book is aimed at both enlightened amateurs, professionals, and oenology students. Richly illustrated with photographs and maps, it sheds light on the current challenges of champagne production while celebrating its prestigious past.

Article Features

• Type of Object: Book

• Title: The Story of Champagne

• Author: Nicholas Faith

• Language: English

• Publisher: Académie du Vin Library Limited

• Collection: The Classic Wine Library

• Publication Date: February 6, 2024

• Format: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 272

• Illustrations: 27 black and white, 12 color

• Dimensions: 233 x 156 x 23 mm

• Weight: 472 g

• ISBN: 9781913141820

• Categories: Wines of France, Champagne, Wine Tourism, Terroirs