Champagne: Meeting a Prestigious Wine and Its Secrets | Collective

For centuries, the hills of northeastern France have given life to the most famous of wines. From the enticing "pop" of the cork to the tickling effervescence it leaves in the mouth, champagne is more than just a beverage. It is the very essence of the French joy of living.

Intended for lovers and connoisseurs, Champagne is an ode to this prestigious wine, revealing why and how this drink became a symbol.

Richly illustrated and accompanied by exceptional documents, this book explores the history of champagne, traces the sources of its worldwide success, and recounts the journey of the illustrious figures who built its legend.

This work invites you to a visit to the heart of Champagne and introduces you to the main producers of the region, as well as lesser-known establishments, winemakers, and cooperatives. Here, you will learn all about the world-renowned brands, their manufacturing secrets, and their unique flavors.

The originality of Champagne also lies in its facsimiles and reproductions of documents, such as old maps, advertising illustrations, and correspondence excerpts, all detachable for detailed examination. Added to more than 200 photographs, most of them very rare, along with a brilliant and knowledgeable pen, they make this book a true delight. Cheers!