Champagne Flashcards
Who is Cedric Bouchard?
A Grower Champagne producer.
What is Rosé de Riceys?
Rosé de Riceys is a still rosé produced in the Champagne region from Pinot Noir. Riceys is a commune located at the south end of the Champagne region.
How many Premier Cru villages are in Champagne?
42.
How many Grand Cru villages are in Champagne?
17
How many Champagne houses are there?
Roughly 300.
Where is the Côte de Sézanne and what grapes are grown there?
The Côte de Sézanne is in Champagne. Chardonnay is the dominant grape of the region.
About what percentage of the world’s sparkling wine production is from Champagne?
About 18%
What are the five main zones in Champagne?
Montagne de Reims
Vallée de la Marne
Côte des Blancs
Côte de Sézanne
Côte des Bar
What are the two main types of soil in Champagne?
Chalk
Limestone-rich marl
Which area of Champagne is known for its Kimmeridgian marl?
Côte des Bar
Other than the three main grapes, what grapes are permitted for use in Champagne?
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Gris
Petit Meslier
Arbane
In which areas of Champagne is Chardonnay the dominant grape variety?
Côte des Blancs
Côte de Sézanne
Where in Champagne is Meunier most planted?
Vallée de la Marne
Which areas of Champagne produce most of the Pinot Noir?
Côte des Bar
Montagne de Reims (also produces a good deal of Chardonnay and Meunier)
What is Ratafia de Champagne PGI?
A local vin de liqueur in Champagne.
How are rose Champagnes produced?
Either short maceration, or blending up to 20% red wine into the cuvee.
What is the term for the classification of the villages of Champagne?
Echelle des crus.
Who is Jacques Selosse?
A grower Champagnes (RM - Récoltant Manipulant)
What is the term used for a grower that also makes and sells their own Champagne?
a grower Champagnes, or RM (Récoltant-Manipulant).
What is the Coteaux Champenois?
The appellation in the Champgne region for still wines. They may be white, red or rosé.
What is the Bollinger family known for?
Producing high quality Champagnes from Pinot Noir grapes.
What is Louis Roederer?
A family owned Champagne house. Produces the legendary Cristal as well as other champagnes.
What is Pol Roger?
A Champagne house with wines that frequently rank among the best in the world.
What is Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin?
A champagne house founded in 1798. Nicole Barbe Ponsardin was the widow who build the house. Now a part of LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy).
When were vineyards first established around the Vallee de Marne?
At least by the 5th Century.
What is Dom Perignon remembered for?
He transformed the wines of Champagne into what they are today by introducing the blending techniques and champagne growing/production methods still used today.
When did Dom Perignon first start producing champagnes in the way that they are made today?
The late 17th century.
Where are many of the best champagnes aged?
In chalk caves.
What is Ratafia de Champagne?
A local vin de liqueur in the Champagne region produced using the rebêche (third pressing) of Champagne grapes.
What is the rebêche (third pressing) of Champagne grapes used for?
Ratafia de Champagne (a local vin de liqueur), spirits, or vinegar.
