Storm in a Champagne flute

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Champagne is an elegant wine that seems to have almost magical qualities. The quality of Champagne production was not predictable until the beginning of the 19th century. France has specific laws about the making of the wine. Some of the region's fine wine estates are profiled.

Author: Asher, Gerald
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Gourmet
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0017-2553
Year: 1992
History, Champagne (Wine)

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Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrive!

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Each year the November harvest of Beaujolais Nouveau is eagerly awaited in France, but less attention is paid to the Spring release of the ten Beaujolais crus, which are also well worth tasting. Details about the history of the France's Beaujolais wine growing region are given.

Author: Asher, Gerald
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Gourmet
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0017-2553
Year: 1995
Food and nutrition, Beaujolais nouveau (Wine)

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Burgundy's best

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France's Burgundy region consists of 21,000 acres, which are divided into appellations. A premier cru, or fine Burgundy, can be expensive. French winemaking law, vintages and the aging process are discussed. Several wines are recommended.

Author: Asher, Gerald
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Gourmet
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0017-2553
Year: 1993
Burgundy (Wine)

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Subjects list: France, Wine and wine making, Wine making, Appreciation
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