A History of Champagne, with Notes on the Other Sparkling Wines of France

"A History of Champagne, with Notes on the Other Sparkling Wines of France" by Henry Vizetelly is a detailed exploration of Champagne and French sparkling wines from the 1800s. The book tells the story of how Champagne evolved and became important to French culture and economy, backed by the author’s decade-long exploration of vineyards and firsthand investigations into the secrets of winemaking. It promises to be the first deep dive into the history of a specific type of wine, mixing historical events with economic ideas and interesting stories about the famous Champagne wines that have drawn people in for centuries.