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1
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Name for removal of yeast post second fermentation.

A

Disgorgement (Degorgement)

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2
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What is ‘Degorgement a la volee’?

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Disgorgement by hand

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3
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What is a Mosser?

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A whisk used to remove trapped gas from wine

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4
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What is the Climate of Champagne?

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Continental with Maritime influence

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5
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Which was the first Champagne house?

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Ruinart - 1729

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6
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What are the two types of chalk soils in Champagne?

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  1. Belemnite - Arrow-dart like squid
  2. Micraster - Urchins
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7
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Which chalk soil type is preferred?

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Belemnite

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What is the dominant grape variety in the Cote de Blanc?

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Chardonnay

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9
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What is the dominant grape variety in the Vallee de la Marne?

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Meunier

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10
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What is the dominant grape variety in the Montagne de Reims?

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Pinot Noir

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What is the dominant grape variety in the Cote de Bar?

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Pinot Noir

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12
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What is a Mono-cru?

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Single Village

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13
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What are the 7 dosage levels?

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  1. Brut Nature (0-3g/L)
  2. Extra Brut (0-6g/L)
  3. Brut (0-12g/L)
  4. Extra Sec (12-17g/L)
  5. Sec (17-32g/L)
  6. Demi-Sec (32-50g/L)
  7. Doux (50+g/L)
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14
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What is the dominant grape variety in the Cote de Sezanne?

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Chardonnay

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15
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What does RM mean on a Champagne label?

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Recoltant Manipulant - Grower Producer

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16
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What does NM mean on a Champagne Label?

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Negociant Manipulant - Buyer Producer

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17
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What are the 7 authorised grapes of Champagne?

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  1. Chardonnay
  2. Meunier
  3. Pinot Noir
  4. Pinot Blanc
  5. Pinot Gris
  6. Petit Meslier
  7. Arbane
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18
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What is the difference between Coteaux Champenois AOC and Champagne AOC?

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Coteaux Champenois AOC - Still
Champagne AOC - Sparkling

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19
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What are Crayeres?

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Chalk quarries dug by the Romans now used as cellars to age Champagne

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20
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What were the 2 primary grape varieties of Champagne from the 9th to 16th centuries?

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Gouais and Fromenteau

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21
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What is the French term for Riddling?

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Remuage

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22
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What is another term for Liquer D’Expedition?

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Dosage

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23
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What is the Prise de Mousse?

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‘Seizing the Foam’ - The second fermentation in bottle which makes Champagne sparkling

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24
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What is blending of base wines called?

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Assemblage

25
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Can grapes in Champagne be machine harvested?

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No - Hand harvesting ONLY

26
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Which Champagne Sub-Region has Kimmeridgean Marl soils?

A

Cotes de Bar

27
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What are the aging requirements for NV Champagne?

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12 months on lees with a further 3 months before release (15 months total)

28
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What are the aging requirements for Vintage Champagne?

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12 months on lees with a further 24 months before release (36 months total)

29
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What is the term for a Base Wine?

30
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What is Elevage sur Lattes?

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Laying a crown capped bottle on its side on wooden slates (Lattes) for second fermentation

31
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What is a Pupitres?

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An A-framed rack for riddling Champagne bottles

32
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What is Transversage?

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Filling up larger or smaller bottles from a disgorged 750ml bottle

33
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Who is attributed with the creation of the riddling process

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Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin - Verve Cliquot

34
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How many Grand Cru villages are there in Champagne?

35
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What are the names of the 2 types of Champagne cork?

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  1. Jupone
  2. Cheville
36
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Who discovered the significance of yeast in fermentation?

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Louis Pasteur - 1857

37
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When was the first sparkling wine ‘Intentionally’ produced?

38
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What decree happened in 1728?

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The King’s decree that wine could be sold in bottle

39
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What did Dom Perignon contribute to Champagne production?

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He was instrumental in the development of using a blend (Cuvee) in Champagne production

40
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Name 3 factors which contributed to the development of Champagne production

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  1. Stronger Glass
  2. Uniform bottle neck openings
  3. The use of cork seals
41
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When did Champagne become a legal term?

42
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When did phyloxera hit Champagne?

43
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When was the Champagne region deliniated?

44
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What is Debourbage?

A

Must settling - to clarify and preserve delicacy

45
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What is the pressure range of a bottle of Champagne?

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4.9 - 6 atm

46
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What is the maximum amount of sugar allowed in dosage?

47
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What is a Mono-Parcelle?

A

Single Vineyard

48
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Which city was King Clovis baptised in?

49
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What city is the historical capital of the Champagne region?

50
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What are the 3 levels of Echelle des Crus?

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  1. Grand Cru - 100% rating
  2. Premier Cru - 90-99% rating
  3. Village - 80-89% rating
51
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What is Blanc de Blanc Champagne?

A

White Champagne using only white grapes

52
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What is Blanc de Noir Champagne?

A

White Champagne using only black grapes

53
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What is the top Champagne of a house called?

A

Prestige Cuvee

54
Q

What grape variety is used in Rose de Riceys AOC?

A

Pinot Noir

55
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Which sub-region is Rose de Riceys AOC located within?

A

Cotes de Bar (Aube)

56
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What is the dominant grape variety in Vitryat?

A

Chardonnay

57
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Which sub-region has the most Grand Cru villages?

A

Montagne de Reims - 9
Cotes de Blanc - 6
Vallee de la Marne - 2

58
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What training method must GC and PC wines use?

A

Cordon or Chablis

59
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What grape variety is Vallee de la Marne training method exclusively used for?

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