Champagne Magnum Opus

“In Champagne Magnum Opus (Rizzoli), Richard Juhlin, the world’s foremost Champagne expert and author, takes readers on a journey through the history of the beverage, the leading winemakers of Champagne and the art of tasting.“ —DUJOUR“Champagne Magnum Opus by Richard Juhlin, the world’s foremost champagne expert, takes readers on a journey through the history of the beverage, the leading winemakers of Champagne, and the art of tasting. Superbly photographed by Pål Allan, this book depicts breathtaking landscapes in Champagne, historic photographs from the most prestigious and long-standing caveau, as well as other images capturing the champagne lifestyle. Ten exclusive recipes by distinguished Swedish chef Tommy Myllymäki that are perfect for pairing with a glass of champagne are included in this unique publication. The volume includes important champagne statistics, telephone numbers and addresses of thousands of champagne producers, and a glossary. It also includes detailed descriptions and score ratings of 13,900 champagnes assessed to date by the author.“ –GOOD SPIRITS NEWS

Richard Juhlin is a Swedish writer specializing in Champagne. He often contributes to magazines such as Spectacle du Monde, La Revue de Champagne, Decanter, Wine International, Fine Wine, and others. Juhlin is also founder of the most exhaustive Internet portal on champagne in the world.