Champagne

Question 1

Who is Cedric Bouchard?

Answer 1

A Grower Champagne producer.

Question 2

What is Rosé de Riceys?

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

How many Premier Cru villages are in Champagne?

Answer 3

42.

Question 4

How many Grand Cru villages are in Champagne?

Answer 4

17

Question 5

How many Champagne houses are there?

Answer 5

Roughly 300.

Question 6

Where is the Côte de Sézanne and what grapes are grown there?

Answer 6

The Côte de Sézanne is in Champagne. Chardonnay is the dominant grape of the region.

Question 7

About what percentage of the world’s sparkling wine production is from Champagne?

Answer 7

About 18%

Question 8

What are the five main zones in Champagne?

Answer 8

Montagne de Reims
Vallée de la Marne
Côte des Blancs
Côte de Sézanne
Côte des Bar

Question 9

What are the two main types of soil in Champagne?

Answer 9

Chalk
Limestone-rich marl

Question 10

Which area of Champagne is known for its Kimmeridgian marl?

Answer 10

Côte des Bar

Question 11

Other than the three main grapes, what grapes are permitted for use in Champagne?

Answer 11

Pinot Blanc
Pinot Gris
Petit Meslier
Arbane

Question 12

In which areas of Champagne is Chardonnay the dominant grape variety?

Answer 12

Côte des Blancs
Côte de Sézanne

Question 13

Where in Champagne is Meunier most planted?

Answer 13

Vallée de la Marne

Question 14

Which areas of Champagne produce most of the Pinot Noir?

Answer 14

Côte des Bar
Montagne de Reims (also produces a good deal of Chardonnay and Meunier)

Question 15

What is Ratafia de Champagne PGI?

Answer 15

A local vin de liqueur in Champagne.

Question 16

How are rose Champagnes produced?

Answer 16

Either short maceration, or blending up to 20% red wine into the cuvee.

Question 17

What is the term for the classification of the villages of Champagne?

Answer 17

Echelle des crus.

Question 18

Who is Jacques Selosse?

Answer 18

A grower Champagnes (RM - Récoltant Manipulant)

Question 19

What is the term used for a grower that also makes and sells their own Champagne?

Answer 19

a grower Champagnes, or RM (Récoltant-Manipulant).

Question 20

What is the Coteaux Champenois?

Answer 20

The appellation in the Champgne region for still wines. They may be white, red or rosé.

Question 21

What is the Bollinger family known for?

Answer 21

Producing high quality Champagnes from Pinot Noir grapes.

Question 22

What is Louis Roederer?

Answer 22

A family owned Champagne house. Produces the legendary Cristal as well as other champagnes.

Question 23

What is Pol Roger?

Answer 23

A Champagne house with wines that frequently rank among the best in the world.

Question 24

What is Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin?

Answer 24

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).

Question 25

When were vineyards first established around the Vallee de Marne?

Answer 25

At least by the 5th Century.

Question 26

What is Dom Perignon remembered for?

Answer 26

He transformed the wines of Champagne into what they are today by introducing the blending techniques and champagne growing/production methods still used today.

Question 27

When did Dom Perignon first start producing champagnes in the way that they are made today?

Answer 27

The late 17th century.

Question 28

Where are many of the best champagnes aged?

Answer 28

In chalk caves.

Question 29

What is Ratafia de Champagne?

Answer 29

A local vin de liqueur in the Champagne region produced using the rebêche (third pressing) of Champagne grapes.

Question 30

What is the rebêche (third pressing) of Champagne grapes used for?

Answer 30

Ratafia de Champagne (a local vin de liqueur), spirits, or vinegar.