This is a book about sisters, family, love, friendship, acceptance, and most importantly Champagne - Bubbly, rich, delicate, and delightful

Following the death of Olivier Piene, Clementine eventually has the previous House of Peine to herself, but does she?
First her sister Mathilde arrives and then Sophie; a sister neither of them knew about. They most come together if they want to make the House of Peine the House of Joy

When I first started this book I found Clementine quite cold and aggressive but throughout the book you can see why she acts like this but her true nature isn't like this at all. Mathilde, although an adult, has the attitude of 17 year old girl who thinks she can get whatever / whoever she wants and does not think of others. Sophie, the youngest, has never known true family and has lots of expectations when she firsts arrives at the house. She's more like Clementine than first expected and Mathilde does not like this.There wasn't a character I didn't like, they all have their flaws and that's what makes them them.

I was worried when I first started this book it was going to be full of drama and cat-fighting but it wasn't. The book is set of a year or so and gradually shows the sisters becoming family with the help of La Petite. The story felt natural and not at all rushed showing how relationships need time to grow, and in some cases heal.

Sarah-Kate Lynch is a fantastic author and you can see all the research she has put in to write this book. I almost felt I was learning about the wine and champagne making but everything is kept relevant to the main story.

If you want a summer read about love, friendship, and of course Champagne then give this a read.

P.S. I would love my own Cochon; he sounds amazingly cute!