EDITOR’S CHOICE HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY: “Barbe-Nicole is a strong, determined woman, who defies Napoleon to make her business a success. Fascinating details about winemaking and everything that goes into it: the soil, climate, barrels, glass bottles, and the various blends of grapes. All these things and more affect the smell and flavor of the wine. I felt I could smell the wine along with Barbe-Nicole, because Rosenberg’s descriptions are so vivid.”
WRITER’S DIGEST 2022: “Barbe-Nicole is a captivating main character, particularly with her inheritance of “Le Nez” and the effect on her life. From grapes to pigs, the adventures she gets into with her nose are fascinating in detailed and engaging ways. The champagne empire she builds is admirable, as is her relationship with Francois and its challenges.”
Publisher’s Weekly BookLife Prize: “This effervescent historical novel paints a richly detailed portrait of the enterprising Veuve Clicquot.”
