The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled It By: Tilar Mazzeo Narrated by: Susan Ericksen Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins Release date: 04-10-09

This book is not only about Champagne but mainly about the French revolution , Napoleon Bonaparte, Women rights..and much more..

Enough to say that Barbe- Nicole Ponsardin Cliquot was a Child of the French Revolution , a pioneering business woman in the early 19th century ..This book reflects whatever the world witnessed during this very influential  political era.

I can say that Champagne , specifically Veuve Cliquot was a Thermometer of that era..

Now we have enough reasons to appreciate Champagne even more!