Download or read book CHAMPAGNE AND THE BEST HOUSES written by Eric Tirabassi and published by BestChampagne. This book was released on 2021-04-22 with total page 819 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Best in the World French Wine Book in 2021" The Gourmand Award "A perfectly documented guide" Michel Drappier "A great book on champagne!" Olivier Bonville Extensive coverage of history, terroir, production process, and 33 of the finest houses. This book provides all the tools necessary to understand champagne, from its history started by clerics and nobles and developed by innovative and audacious entrepreneurs, to its unique terroir, and sophisticated production process. It explains the different categories of champagne, how they are made, and their distinctive organoleptic properties. It identifies and describes the very best houses that produce the most acclaimed champagnes. And it includes exclusive interviews with their President and Cellar Masters (aka Chief Winemakers). And for the ultimate champagne pleasure, it explains how to pair champagne with contemporary food and cuisine. After reading this book, you will choose champagne confidently and be able to discuss it with other champagne connoisseurs because you will be a connoisseur too. For this, the book also includes an extensive glossary with the terms that are used in the champagne world.