Champagne Cellars (Bilingual French/English) By Michel Jolyot Champagne

Discover a hidden treasure beneath the earth: the Champagne cellars, a exceptional architectural heritage where the greatest sparkling wines are crafted. In this work bilingual French/English, , Michel Jolyot capture, through striking photographs, the mysterious and fascinating world of these underground galleries.

These centuries-old cellars, sculpted by time and men, bear witness to the Champenois expertise and the history of a region that is globally recognized. Whether it be the great Champagne houses, the cooperatives or the small winemakers, all use these deep galleries to Raise their wines in ideal conditions.

A journey to the heart of the underground cities of Champagne

With nearly 500 kilometers of cellars, these galleries form a true Labyrinth under Champagne, where they intertwine narrow streets and large underground boulevards. The atmosphere there is unique: a quasi-monastic silence, only disturbed by the precise and ancestral gestures of the Wine merchants who monitor the development of the vintages.

In his/her/its preface, , Jean-Luc Barbier, General Director of the Interprofessional Committee of Champagne Wine, emphasizes the importance of this underground network and its role in the maturation of the bottles that contribute to the fame of this wine region.

An exceptional illustrated work

The book Champagne cellars is a unique visual immersion, where each photograph bears witness to the meticulous work men and women of Champagne. With a careful layout and bilingual text, this book is an essential reference for enthusiasts of wine, ofhistory and of architectural heritage.

Whether you are a Champagne enthusiast or a collector of books on theOenology or simply curious to discover these hidden treasures, this book promises you a fascinating exploration.

Article features

• Title : Champagne Cellars (Bilingual French/English)
• Author : Michel Jolyot
• Preface : Jean-Luc Barbier
• Editor : Atelier M. Joliot
• Format : Connected
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• ISBN : 978-2-9537745-7-3
• Publication date : November 4, 2014
• Number of pages : 176
• Dimensions 29.5 x 23.7 x 1.7 cm
• Weight : 1200 g
• Language French/English