The Champagne Companion is the definitive guide to the most exuberant of wines. Featuring more than 100 brands, including all the grandes marques as well as the many smaller growers, The Champagne Companion is an essential reference. Here are expert tasting notes on each brand, and information on how to decode champagne labels so that you know exactly what you are buying. This information increases the connoisseur's appreciation of the sheer effervescence of certain styles and the richness of others. This volume also explains the process by which champagne is created. Discover why champagne is regarded as a superb handmade creation - from the hand-picked grapes that make it to the cellarmaster's skill in blending wines. The sheer depth of information in The Champagne Companion is designed to enhance your enjoyment.
