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Media

“Edward Kaukoranta – or Edward of Champagne – is not only a super fan of Champagne, but an authority on all things Dom PĂ©rignon.”  Read the full article.
- Wine-Searcher

“Congratulations on this exceptional book that offers a rich and insightful journey into the history, winemaking, and evolution of Dom PĂ©rignon and its iconic cuvĂ©es. With detailed tasting notes, expert guidance, and stunning photography, it’s an invaluable resource for anyone passionate about Champagne and eager to understand its finest vintages.”.
-Edouard Cointreau, Founder of Gourmand Awards

La Cuvée Magazine read the full article here.

“Many probably know Edward Kaukoranta best from Instagram, where he has built up a large following in recent years. Here, with his energetic and informal style, he takes his followers on champagne tastings, and not least on tastings of Dom PĂ©rignon.”

“After reading the book, you almost feel like you have tasted all of these remarkable champagnes yourself, and that must be said to be an achievement in itself.”

Original text in Danish:
“Mange kender formentlig Edward Kaukoranta bedst fra Instagram, hvor han gennem de seneste Ă„r har opbygget en stor fĂžlgerskare. Her tager han med sin energiske og uformelle stil fĂžlgerne med til champagnesmagninger, og ikke mindst til smagninger af Dom PĂ©rignon.”

“NĂ„r man har lĂŠst bogen, sidder man nĂŠsten med fĂžlelsen af selv at have vĂŠret med til at smage alle disse bemĂŠrkelsesvĂŠrdige champagner, og det mĂ„ siges at vĂŠre en bedrift i sig selv.”

Glass of Bubbly read the full article here.

“It was whilst browsing Instagram that I first came past the name Edward Kaukoranta and subsequently, the book entitled ‘Drinking Dom PĂ©rignon 1921 to 2013‘. Boldly announcing himself as Edward of Champagne, was this just another name elbowing their way into the fine wine scene, another ‘expert’ offering an opinion and publishing their own ‘Champagne’ themed book?”

“The book is as artistic and bold as the character and crisp attire of the author himself.”

“A useful reference if like myself, and fellow serious fans of this popular Champagne, haven’t tried even half as many that Edward has experienced.”

Readers

“Edward’s book is a must have for all Dom PĂ©rignon lovers”.
- #1 Dom PĂ©rignon Collector in the world, Belgium

“There are wine books that inform. And there are wine books that reveal. Drinking Dom PĂ©rignon 1921 to 2013 belongs firmly to the latter. This is not a glossy tribute to a luxury label. It is a rigorous, deeply informed and quietly passionate exploration of a myth. Anyone who assumes Dom PĂ©rignon is merely a status symbol will quickly realize that this book treats it instead as a living, evolving work of art shaped by time, climate, philosophy, and human judgment. Vintage after vintage, the narrative unfolds with remarkable precision. The tasting notes are not ornamental or inflated; they are analytical, structured, and grounded in real comparative experience. One senses immediately that the author has not collected bottles for prestige, but opened them, revisited them, and thought about them carefully. The book does not chase legend — it interrogates it. What makes the work compelling is its long historical arc. From 1921 through 2013, the reader witnesses shifts in style, changing cellar philosophies, climatic variation, and the subtle but decisive evolution of the house identity. Certain vintages emerge as monumental. Others divide opinion. Some demand patience. All are contextualized rather than romanticized. The tone is knowledgeable without being pretentious. Technical where necessary, yet always readable. It manages to balance scholarship with sensory imagination — you are not merely reading about the wines, you are mentally tasting them.”

- Manuel Bissen, Luxembourg

Beautiful book with beautiful pictures , scores and tips from a Dom PĂ©rignon specialist , let’s say the “ bible “ of Dom PĂ©rignon !!!

- Franky Willems, USA