The Impossible Collection of Champagne (book)

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The Impossible Collection of Champagne (book) by Enrico Bernardo. 236 pages, over 200 illustrations, texts in English. Size: 18″ x 20″ x 3.2″ Handcrafted volume in a clamshell wooden box. Editor Assouline. Weight: 22.05 lbs. New book.

Champagne has no equal. It is the very emblem of refinement, of celebration, of uninhibited pleasure. One of the most protected wine appellations in the world, it promotes the French way of life and contributes to its notoriety and prestige throughout the world.

Ever since champagne was first imagined in the early 18th century, the region’s visionary producers have taken the lead in opening up new markets and developing local terroirs.

How did the “devil’s wine” that jumps out of the cork become the blessed nectar of the gods? Whether crafted by independent winemakers who grow grapes on their own land or produced by legendary houses, champagne remains an international hit that shines in a category of its own, beyond all other sparkling wines on Earth.

From exceptional vintages to an array of more recent releases, this exclusive selection curated by World’s Best Sommelier Enrico Bernardo spans three centuries and is illustrated with diverse tasting experiences, insightful advice and singular anecdotes. It highlights the most remarkable bottles ever produced, all united by the impossibility of ever having them together in one cellar at a time, hence the title of this volume.

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