Abécédaire sélectif et critique du Champagne à l'usage de l'amateur curieux (French Edition) by Jean-François Gautier

The Selective and Critical ABCs of Champagne for the Curious Enthusiast, written by Jean-François Gautier, is a fascinating and sometimes iconoclastic exploration of the world of Champagne. This book, published by Les Presses du Midi, is aimed at all bubble enthusiasts who wish to deepen their knowledge of this prestigious wine.

The author, a doctor of law and wine historian, answers a multitude of intriguing questions that have spanned centuries and continue to fascinate both amateurs and experts:

• Did the English invent "bubbly" champagne?
• Are the Germans the founders of the first great champagne houses?
• Is Dom Pérignon just a legend?
• Can champagne be both organic and good?
• Does "kosher" champagne exist?
• Could there be "halal" champagne?
• Will global warming turn champagne into mulled wine?
• Is champagne the result of a happy accident?
• Could transsexuality be the future of champagne vines?
• Is champagne a powerful aphrodisiac?

These questions, and many others, are approached with both a critical and passionate perspective. Jean-François Gautier does not hesitate to challenge preconceived ideas and offer sometimes surprising, always well-documented answers.

This paperback book contains 286 pages and weighs 368 grams. Its dimensions of 21 x 14 x 3 cm make it a practical and enjoyable read.

Published on July 29, 2014, this edition in French is a must-have for any Champagne enthusiast who wishes to go beyond simple tastings and delve into the history, myths, and future of this emblematic wine.

The author, already recognized for his works like "Les Mots du bistrot" and his series of criminoenological novels, "Les enquêtes de Frank Cabernet", once again demonstrates his talent for blending knowledge with the pleasure of reading. Readers will enjoy his inimitable style, both erudite and accessible.

The Selective and Critical ABCs of Champagne is much more than just a guide or history book. It is an invitation to discover or rediscover Champagne in a new light, through the eyes of a passionate individual who is not afraid to challenge conventions.

A book to give or to treat yourself to, enriching your wine culture and shining during tastings with friends or in social settings.

Additional Information:

• Format: Paperback
• EAN13: 9782812705892
• ISBN: 978-2-8127-0589-2
• Publisher: Presses du Midi
• Publication Date: 29/07/2014
• Number of Pages: 286
• Dimensions: 21 x 14 x 3 cm
• Weight: 368 g
• Language: French