Overview
A luxury volume on the world's most elegant beverage--by world renowned champagne expert Richard Juhlin, with an introduction by douard Cointreau In this beautiful and heavily illustrated volume the world's foremost champagne expert, Richard Juhlin takes the reader on a journey to the geographical area of Champagne and through the history of the beverage. With rich photography to accompany the text he explains how to arrange tastings, develop one's sense of smell, and why the setting where you drink champagne is important. He also includes personal anecdotes about his lifelong journey from teacher to connoisseur as well as a reference guide describing and ranking an incredible 8,000 champagne houses, types, and vintages. Sit back and enjoy Juhlin's graceful prose with a lovely glass of champagne, the beverage that has come to epitomize luxury and elegance. This is a must have edition for any serious collector and lover of champagne.
Full Product Details
Author: Richard Juhlin ,
Édouard Cointreau ,
Anette Cantagallo
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 25.40cm
, Height: 25.40cm
, Length: 31.80cm
Weight: 2.651kg
ISBN: 9781626360723
ISBN 10: 1626360723
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 21 November 2013
Audience:
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Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Reviews
This book... would slake any Champagne enthusiast's thirst for knowledge about the world's most wondrous bubbly. --France magazine
This book would slake any Champagne enthusiast s thirst for knowledge about the world s most wondrous bubbly. France magazine Juhlin is legendary for his Olympian sniffer. Forbes.com, Best Cookbooks of 2013 Saveur For any dedicated drinker of bubblyor admirers of ambitious undertakings, or just anyone who's a big fan of statisticsthis massive book is an indispensable resource. Saveur.com Perhaps no one in the world is more knowledgeable on the subject of champagne than Richard Juhlin. DuJour an invaluable catalog of champagnes made and tasted. The Daily Meal the most illuminating book on Champagne since Tom Stevenson's World Encyclopedia of Champagne and Sparkling Wine an ideal gift. Austin Chronicle Juhlin s best book to date, and one of the finest books on Champagne ever written. WineReviewOnline Opulently illustrated and diligently written. Newsday This missnothing, 400page volume is the ultimate Champagne referenceThe book is a beauty and would be a proud addition to your library or your coffee table. Stunning. My New Orleans The Top Lists and Producers Section of Scent are the golden nuggets. The World of Fine Wine magazine
Author Information
Richard Juhlin is the number one champagne expert in the world and also holds the world record for champagnes tasted since 1998. He has written seven books, including Richard Juhlin Champagne Guide, The Great Tasting, and 4,000 Champagnes. He runs the Richard Juhlin Champagne Club and holds wine tastings and lectures around the world. He lives in Sweden. The founder and president of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, Edouard Cointreau was born into the families of Cointreau liqueur on his paternal side and Cognac's Frapin and Remy Martin on his maternal side. His family has had vineyards since 1270. He is the president of Paris Cookbook Fair, president of the World Association of Food TV Producers, and president of Gourmand Magazine.
