Champagne, The Future Uncorked (English Edition) by Gert Crum & Jan Bartelsman

Champagne, The Future Uncorked is the latest award-winning work by the Dutch journalist and author Gert Crum, a recognized specialist in Champagne wine. Published in English and beautifully illustrated by the photographer Jan Bartelsman, this hefty book (nearly 500 pages) establishes itself as a complete guide to the world of Champagne.

In this work, Gert Crum reveals with rigor and passion the many facets of this emblematic wine. It provides us with a narrative structured into several chapters, each dealing in depth with a fundamental aspect of the Champagne terroir, of the Viticulture, of the Winemaking, of the Styles of Champagne and of their producers.

🔸 Chapters 1 and 2 : In-depth Introduction to the Champagne wine region, followed by a detailed description of the development process. Crum guides us through the Champagne method, outlining its complex steps with remarkable clarity. Nothing is left in the dark: pressing, fermentation, aging... everything is documented.

🔸 Chapter 3 : Critical perspective on current viticultural and oenological practices. It highlights the recent evolution of the vineyard: if the great Champagne houses continue to enhance the reputation of the designation, a new dynamic is emerging thanks to the Family domains, who produce Monocrus and the Single-vineyard champagnes with precision and a strong identity.

🔸 Chapter 4 Exploration of the Styles of Champagne. The author reviews the influential factors: grape varieties, terroirs, pressing methods, fermentation in stainless steel or barrels, malolactic fermentation or not... A Summary table concludes the chapter to help understand the stylistic specifics of the different producers.

🔸 Chapter 5 : Central part of the book, it brings together the sheets of 76 producers of Champagne, illustrated with Hundreds of tasting notes. The selection aims to be balanced between renowned large houses and small independent winemakers, sometimes little known to the general public, but whose champagnes deserve special attention.

🔸 Chapters 6 and 7 : Practical advice for appreciate the Champagne, the serve in the best conditions, as well as from useful information for visitors wishing to explore the region. The wine tourism is booming in Champagne, especially since the 2015 inscription of Hillsides, Houses and Cellars of Champagne to the UNESCO World Heritage.

The aesthetics of the book are enhanced by:

• The Artistic photos by Jan Bartelsman,

• The illustrations by Cees Nouwens,

• The accurate maps by Laurent Marty (Mappavini).

This book is a an essential reference for any informed enthusiast, wine professional, or Champagne lover, curious to learn more about the secrets and evolution of this unique wine region.

🟨 Article features

• Title : Champagne, The Future Uncorked

• Author : Gert Crum

• Photographer : Jan Bartelsman

• Editor : DIGIPLUBLISHERS B.V

• EAN13 : 9789082670509

• ISBN : 978-90-826705-0-9

• Publication date : August 2, 2017

• Language : English

• Number of pages : 496

• Dimensions : 29.7 x 23 cm

• Weight : 2700 g

• Illustrations : Color – photos, maps, drawings