Kurzbeschreibung
Winner of the Louis Roederer International Champagne Writer of the Year Award 2005
4000 Champagnes, unprecedented in scope, plunges readers into the culture, history, and potential of this treasured beverage. Rich in description and practical in its application, 4000 Champagnes is divided into two main sections. The first is a passionate and comprehensive account of the Champagne region and its wines. It includes chapters on champagne's history, winemaking methodology, growing conditions, food matches, labels, a tour of the towns and villages of the French region, and sparkling wines from across the globe. In the book's groundbreaking and expansive section of tasting notes, Richard Juhlin provides the reader with practical information culled from his personal experiences at over 4000 tastings. A detailed portrait of each champagne house precedes a rating and description of each of the wines tasted there. Such depth of insight from a single source has never before been available. Written in Juhlin's authoritative and often humorous voice, 4000 Champagnes is an indispensable buying and tasting tool and an entertaining account of the history of champagne. The book includes several "best champagnes" lists, champagne statistics, telephone numbers and addresses of thousands of champagne producers, and a glossary. 4000 Champagnes is the supreme guide to a drink that has come to epitomize luxury and elegance.
4000 Champagnes, unprecedented in scope, plunges readers into the culture, history, and potential of this treasured beverage. Rich in description and practical in its application, 4000 Champagnes is divided into two main sections. The first is a passionate and comprehensive account of the Champagne region and its wines. It includes chapters on champagne's history, winemaking methodology, growing conditions, food matches, labels, a tour of the towns and villages of the French region, and sparkling wines from across the globe. In the book's groundbreaking and expansive section of tasting notes, Richard Juhlin provides the reader with practical information culled from his personal experiences at over 4000 tastings. A detailed portrait of each champagne house precedes a rating and description of each of the wines tasted there. Such depth of insight from a single source has never before been available. Written in Juhlin's authoritative and often humorous voice, 4000 Champagnes is an indispensable buying and tasting tool and an entertaining account of the history of champagne. The book includes several "best champagnes" lists, champagne statistics, telephone numbers and addresses of thousands of champagne producers, and a glossary. 4000 Champagnes is the supreme guide to a drink that has come to epitomize luxury and elegance.
Synopsis
With a staggering four thousand tasting notes, this is the ultimate guide to the effervescent drink. In the most complete review of champagne producers ever written, 443 champagne houses-from the smallest to the most famous-are presented and evaluated through tastings of their different champagnes, which are categorized in an all-important grading system. Giving the reader the benefit of his in-depth knowledge of the region, author Richard Juhlin closely examines every aspect of this vast subject, from the production process, the different kinds of champagne and grape varieties, to food matches and how to read a champagne label. Written in a bubbly tone to match his subject matter, this renowned champagne expert shares his expertise through comments, tips, and personal recommendations, along with practical information for the champagne tourist to enjoy this magnificent area to the fullest. The volume is completed by informative and comprehensive appendixes that include interesting statistics, useful addresses, and an indispensable glossary.Exploring not only the wine but also the region, its sights, and its history, 4000 Champagnes offers the reader a complete vision of the history and culture of the world famous bubbly. The scope is equally extended to include sparkling wines from other regions of France - the Southwest, Loire Valley, Burgundy, and Alsace - as well as from all over the globe, from Italy, Spain, and Germany, to the United States, Austalia, and New Zealand. Illustrated with maps, drawings, and color photographs, this volume is a sparkling tribute to the most luxurious of beverages.
Über den Autor
Richard Juhlin has been hailed "The Champagne King" by the likes of Henri Krug and Christian Pol-Roger. A celebrated Swedish champagne expert, Juhlin was a principal organizer for the famous Millennium tasting. Juhlin's published works include La Grande Dégustation and 2000 Champagnes, and he holds the world record for the most champagnes ever tasted.
