
- This item is in original foil Description This is the true and fantastic story of Charles Heidsieck, son of a rich and famous wine family in France. In the second half of the 19th century, he leaves the safety of the vineyard to conquer the palates of Americans, only armed with the liquid called champagne — and several centiliters of charm. The adventure brings him to New York and Louisiana and further into the unmapped wilderness. Soon he is confronted with the great passion of his life in the form of the freedom fighter Pauline. But he is also faced with the musket barrels of the Civil War as he ends up in prison, accused of espionage. This is an epic tale full of passion, war, lies and deceit. A story about a man who is willing to risk everything to realize his dreams — even his own life! The true and passionate story of Champagne king Charles Heidsieck based on Joseph Henriot's bestseller. Region code 2 Runtime in minutes 192 Year of production 1989