THE HEALING POWER OF CHAMPAGNE

History, Traditions, Biology and Diet
Dr Tran Ky and Dr F. Drouard
Translated by Reginald Duquesnoy

David W. Bodenberg from Victoria, BC, Canada
19th Feb 2008

Four Stages
Like a complex wine, this book impressed itself upon me in stages.
First there was the visual appeal: the art work glows, the paper is of
high quality, and the price is reasonable for a coffee table book in a
portable size. Second, I looked again and found that the anecdotes and
history were as classic as the artwork. Then I read more carefully and
appreciated what I learned about the wines of Champagne, but I took it
as whimsy. Finally I settled down to serious reading and discovered
things about the winemaking process and human health that were new
and intriguing. I mean, who knew that Champagne's lithium content
contributed to its antidepressant powers?

The book was prepared lovingly - the authors know their stuff and no
doubt drink it too. This is the sort of book one buys as a gift and
then goes back and buys for oneself, or vice versa.

Bob from New York
16th Feb 2008

I never go anywhere without my Bollinger.

Champagne Charlie from London
14th Feb 2008

One more for the road to sanity.