Secrets of Champagne (French edition): Understanding It to Appreciate It by Sylvie Schindler

Dive into the heart of the secrets of champagne with this reference book by Sylvie Schindler. This beautiful book in hardcover edition offers you an initiatory journey through the vineyards, grape varieties, and production techniques that make this sparkling wine a symbol of celebration worldwide.

Discover the Champagne vineyard:

This book takes you on a journey through the wine landscapes of Champagne. Learn to recognize the typicity of the regions, explore the appellations and the scale of the Crus, and discover the characteristics of the different grape varieties. This book will give you the keys to understanding what makes a good champagne and how the terroir influences its taste.

The expertise of the winegrowers:

Discover the men and women who make champagne. This book reveals the stages of production, from harvest to bottling, including fermentation and aging. You will understand how winemaking methods and artisanal techniques are passed down from generation to generation, ensuring the excellence of each bottle.

Choosing and storing your champagne:

The book helps you decipher a label, understand the different cuvées and vintages, and know how to choose the best bottles. You will also find tips on how to store your champagne in the best conditions to preserve its aromas and bubbles.

Serving and tasting like a professional:

Learn the art of champagne tasting. This practical guide gives you tips on how to open and serve champagne with elegance. You will discover at what temperature to serve it, which glass to use, and how to savor the aromas at each stage of the tasting. Become a true champagne expert by mastering tasting techniques.

Secrets of Champagne answers all the questions you have always had about champagne:

• How to recognize a good champagne?
• What are the most coveted vintages?
• Why is rosé pink?
• How can music influence tasting?
• What are the stages of production?

With more than 250 indexed words and 100 illustrations, this beautiful book is not only a practical guide but also a true work of art to give or treat yourself. Organized thematically, it allows you to dive into the world of champagne at your own pace, without needing to read the book in order.

This book, written by a champagne expert, Sylvie Schindler, is a true goldmine for enthusiasts. Graduated from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and founder of Bulles d'Émotion, she shares her knowledge acquired over the years. She helps you understand the importance of grape varieties, dosages, and winemaking techniques to make you appreciate champagne in all its complexity.

Product Features:

• Format: Hardcover
• Publisher: Bulles Emotion
• Publication: August 2022
• Number of pages: 130
• Dimensions: 27.9 x 20.9 x 1.3 cm
• Weight: 580 g
• Language: French
• EAN13: 9798837663208