Terroir Champagne

Terroir Champagne: luxury of sustainable, organic and biodynamic cuvees.

"In the first part of the book I talk about the viticultural practices in Champagne before I delve into specific environmental practices as well as different certifications (Viticulture Durable Champagne, Haute Valeur Environmental, AB label, Demeter, Biodivin).

In a second part I tell the story of 86 producers, who I believe make terroir wine. In simple language I delve further into the the why and when they decided to work more environmentally friendly. Details about their specific terroirs can be found in the overview of their cuvees.

In a last section I give some hints and tips to make the most of your travel in the region and you can discover our terroir products. E.g. places to stay, places to eat, as well as wine stores or wine bars where one can discover the champagnes of the producers covered in this book."
Caroline Henry

Caroline Henry is a journalist, writer and educator specialized in terroir champagne. She is the champagne correspondent for Wine-Searcher and Decanter among other publications.
She holds the "Certified Sommelier" certificate issued by the Court of Masters Sommeliers and is a committee member of the Circle of Wine Writers. Ever since moving to Hautvillers in 2011, Caroline began to specialize in the myriad of the Champagne terroirs and the different alternative viticulture practices.
Through her extensive research, Caroline has probably the most in-depth knowledge on organic, biodynamic and bioenergetic champagne. She has a personal relationship with many champagne makers and a comprehensive understanding of the region's soil compositions and vinification methods.