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Introductory Sommelier Exam (CMS) flashcards
1
Q

Name the noble varietals

A

Riesling
Gewürztraminer
Pinot gris
Muscat

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2
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When did the Grand Cru AOC established?

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In 1962

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3
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How many Grand Crus do we see?

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51

Became Grand Cru between 1983 and 2006

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4
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Name the 3 Grand Cru exceptions

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ZOTZENBERG: Sylvaner is permitted also a blend of Gewürztraminer Riesling Pinot Gris and Sylvaner is permitted
ALTENBERG DE BERHEIM: Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Muscat
KAEFFERKOPF: Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Pinot gris, Pinot Noir, Pinot blanc, Muscat, Chasselas

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5
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When did Cremant d’Alsace became an AOC?

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1976

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6
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Which varietals are permitted for Cremant d’Alsace?

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Auxerrois
Pinot noir
Pinot Gris
Pinot blanc
Riesling
Chardonnay
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7
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What is Edelwicker?

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Indicates a blend of any permitted grapes. No regulation on number of varieties

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8
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What is Gentil?

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A blend that requires a min of 50% of noble varieties in the blend

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9
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How is the name of The bottle? Do we see any exceptions?

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Slender or flutes d’Alsace

Pinot noir can be bottled in Burgundy type

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10
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What soil types do we see?

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Varied soils, most part Alluvial

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11
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Name 5 producers

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Zind-hunbercht
Albert Mann
Andre Ostertag
Balnck
Marcel Deis
Hug
Ostertag
Weinbach
Leon Beyer
Emilie Beyer
Josmeyer
Schlumberger
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12
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Name 3 strong vintages

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89, 90, 97, 98, 00, 05, 07, 09, 12, 15

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Name 3 weak vintages

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91, 99, 05

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