CHAMPAGNE 1

Question 1

Name the soils of Champagne? (5)

Answer 1

*chalk
*limestone
*sandstone
*marl
*Kim-meridgian clay

Question 2

How the ‘chalk’ soil is suitable for the Champagne production?

Answer 2

*Provides good drainage, and retaining enough water for the vines.

Question 3

State the number of growers, hectares under vines in Champagne?

Answer 3

*15,700 growers.
*31,000 ha under vines.

Question 4

State the 5 areas within Champagne?

Answer 4

*Montagne the Reims
*Vallee de la Marne
*Cote de Blancs
*Cote de Sezanne
Cote des Bars (Aude)

Question 5

Describe Montagne de Reims?

Answer 5

*South & south-east facing vineyards on limestone and marl soil.
*(Pinot Noir) the most planted grape variety.
*Top Region with 9 Grand-cru villages-BOUZY, VERZY

Question 6

Describe Vallee de la Marne?

Answer 6

*Its on Limestone with clay and sand soils
*Meunier Noir, most planted
*Adds a fruit character and makes the wine more approachable earlier.
*Ay-Champagne is the single Grand-cru.

Question 7

Describe Cote des Blanc?

Answer 7

*Its on Chalk soil rich in minerals.
*Chardonnay the main variety.
*6 Grand Cru villages- Avize, Oger

Question 8

Describe Cote de Sezanne?

Answer 8

*Marl and limestone soils
*Chardonnay the main variety
*Produces softer wines with good minerality due to the slightly warmer temperature.

Question 9

State the most important facts about Cote de Bars?

Answer 9

*Kimeridgian-clay. Pinot Noir 84% of the plantings.
*Drappier, best known producer.

Question 10

State the name of the River that runs trough the Region?

Answer 10

Marne River.