Christie's World Encyclopedia of Champagne & Sparkling WineAn instant classic and a breathtaking achievement. Originally published in 1998, this is the fully revised and updated edition of the outstanding tour de force by the world's leading sparkling wine expert. It is the ultimate reference work for all fizz fans. Beautifully illustrated and stylishly designed, with over 600 full-colour photographs, labels and maps, it has become and will continue to be an indispensable part of any true wine lover's library. Winner of the Noble Cuve du Champagne Lanson; the Salon International du Livre; Gourmand 'Best Wine Book'; and was shortlisted for the Andre Simon Award. |
Contents
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 6 FOREWORD AND AUTHORS INTRODUCTION 7 A LITTLE HISTORY 9 HOW SPARKLING WINES ARE MADE | 14 |
A STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO MÉTHODE CHAMPENoise 16 The Elusive Quality FACTOR 20 PUTTING ON THE STYLE | 24 |
STORING SERVING 29 THE PERFECT CHAMPAGNE GLASS 31 APPRECIATING SPARKLING WINE | 35 |
Copyright | |
6 other sections not shown
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
acidity addition of red ALSACE amylic appellation aromas base wines biscuity BLANC DE BLANCS BLANC DE NOIRS BLANCS BRUT blend bottle bottle-fermented brand BRUT Not vintaged BRUT ROSÉ BRUT Vintaged CAVA BRUT cellars Chardonnay Chardonnay BRUT Chenin Blanc complexity creamy CRÉMANT D'ALSACE CRÉMANT D'ALSACE BRUT CRÉMANT DE BOURGOGNE CRÉMANT DE LOIRE cuve close CUVÉE disgorged Dom Pérignon DOMAINE established EXTRA BRUT finesse fizz flavour fresh fruit GAILLAC GRAND CRU grape varieties Group ownership growers hectares of vineyards HOUSE STYLE Krug labels Limoux Macabéo malolactic méthode champenoise Meunier BRUT mousse Mousseux Négociant-Manipulant non-vintage palate Parellada Pérignon Pinot Blanc Pinot Noir Pinot Noir BRUT Pinot Noir N/A Prosecco Récoltant-Manipulant red wine Reims RESERVE rich Riesling Roederer ROSÉ ROSÉ Not vintaged Saumur second fermentation Sekt Sekt bA Sémillon sold sparkling wine producers STYLE & RANGE sweet toasty transfer method TROCKEN varieties not revealed vines VINHO VERDE WINEMAKER winery Xarel-lo yeast