Madame Pommery: Creator of Brut Champagne (Champagne Widows Biographical Novels)

A Sparkling Pièce de resistance: Madame Pommery’s Champagne Revolution. 1860. Reims, France. Grief could have easily eclipsed Jeanne Alexandrine Pommery's future. Instead of drowning in tragedy, the widowed madame ignited a revolutionary spark, daring to dream of a champagne unlike any other. Pommery's vision clashed with the rigid traditions and closely guarded secrets of established champagne houses. Undeterred, she excavated a hidden cave labyrinth beneath bustling Reims. In its depths, not only did she nurture her groundbreaking champagne, but she shielded it from the plundering hands of Prussian and German occupiers. War cast a long shadow. With her son and crew torn away and Prussian troops billeted in her home Madame Pommery remained defiant. Her secret caves became a refuge, not just for her revolutionary bubbles, but for resistance fighters. With unwavering resolve, Pommery navigated treacherous terrain. Her palate was her compass, her audacity her weapon. Trials and triumphs became the crucible from which a masterpiece emerged – a dry, crisp champagne that redefined luxury and forever altered the champagne landscape. Madame Pommery's legacy lives on in every sip of Brut champagne.
ASIN: 1732969949
VSKU: LFV.1732969949.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Rosenberg, Rebecca
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: Book is in very good condition. Clean with little to no signs of wear or markings highlights.