A Scent of Champagne
8,000 Champagnes Tested and Rated
Richard Juhlin, Édouard Cointreau, Anette Cantagallo
- 400 Pages
- November 6, 2013
- ISBN: 9781626360723
- Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing
- Trim Size: 10in x 12.5in x 10in
Description
A luxury volume on the world's most elegant beverage--by world renowned champagne expert Richard Juhlin, with an introduction by Édouard 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.
Reviews
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 reference The 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
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