Below you'll find a list of my favorite books about champagne. In no particular order, as they cater to different audiences. What they all have in common, of course, is a love of champagne.
You might read one book because you prefer to read it in Dutch, for example, while another is more of a reference that can be useful for your studies. Choose what suits you best.
6 best books about champagne
Champagne
This is the best book on Champagne out there. It also helped me understand how liqueur de dosage works. Are you a Champagne fan and want to know the ins and outs of history, climate, soil, and production? Then this is the book for you. Get a sneak peek by listening to this podcast from I'll Drink to That.
On Champagne (A Tapestry of Tales to Celebrate the Greatest Sparkling Wine of All)
This book, which brings together the thoughts, opinions, and conclusions of the world's finest champagne writers, recounts the storied history (and future) of champagne, from the myth of its accidental discovery—not in France, we believe, but in the cider cellars of England—to the development of a high-tech champagne fit for—yes—space travel.
Christie's Encyclopedia of Champagne & Sparkling Wine
I bought this for my studies and used it extensively when studying for the WSET Diploma sparkling wine exam. It's a handy reference and tells you the ins and outs of virtually every sparkling wine in the world.
Christie's Encyclopedia of Champagne & sparkling wine by Tom Stevenson & Essi Avellan
Essi Avellan's Champagne – A guide for champagne lovers and gourmet travelers
There she is again – Finland's first Master of Wine, specializing in champagne. This is the book that will take you on a journey to Champagne. Besides explanations about the bubbles, it's also packed with great tips for small wineries to visit, fine restaurants and hotels, and so on.
Champagne – the revival of the terroirs
If you prefer a Dutch book about champagne, Gert Crum is the one to go with. It's not as detailed as Peter Liem's book, but it's still packed with information and looks great on the coffee table.
The Window Clicquot by Tilar J Mazzeo
Yes, the widow Clicquot—a whole book could be written about her. When her husband died, Mrs. Clicquot herself was at the helm of the champagne house. While her husband, besides wine, was also involved in wool and banking, Mrs. Clicquot decided to focus entirely on champagne and was the founder of the "méthode traditionnelle" (traditional method ). The "pupitre," a wooden rack for storing the remuage, is likely her creation. Who run the world?
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