# A History of Champagne, with Notes on the Other Sparkling Wines of France

Author: Vizetelly, Henry, 1820-1894

Genre: Category: History - European

Language: English

License: Public domain

Source: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46953

Amazon editions: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=A+History+of+Champagne%2C+with+Notes+on+the+Other+Sparkling+Wines+of+France+Vizetelly&tag=cyberlibrar00-20

## Summary

The vine in Gaul--Domitian's edict to uproot it--Plantation of vineyards under Probus--Early vineyards of the Champagne--Ravages by the Northern tribes repulsed for a time by the Consul Jovinus--St. Remi and the baptism of Clovis--St. Remi's vineyards--Simultaneous progress of Christianity and the cultivation of the vine--The vine a favourite subject of ornament in the churches of the Champagne--The culture of the vine interrupted, only to be renewed with increased ardour--Early distinction between 'Vins de la Rivière' and 'Vins de la Montagne'--A prelate's counsel respecting the proper wine to drink--The Champagne desolated by war--Pope Urban II., a former Canon of Reims Cathedral--His p...

## Chapters

- [PART II.](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/a-history-of-champagne-with-notes-on-the-other-sparkling-wines-f488b96a/chapters/2/index.md)
- [PART I.](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/a-history-of-champagne-with-notes-on-the-other-sparkling-wines-f488b96a/chapters/1/index.md)
- [PART III.](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/a-history-of-champagne-with-notes-on-the-other-sparkling-wines-f488b96a/chapters/3/index.md)