Champagne Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 2 city centers of Champagne
A
Reims
Epernay
2
Q
Name the district that has the most sought after Chardonnay grapes in champagne
A
Cote de Blancs
3
Q
What is the subsoil in Champagne
A
Chalk
Limestone
4
Q
What % of grapes must be from the designated area in Champagne?
A
100%
5
Q
What is the minimum aging for non-vintage champagne?
A
15 months
6
Q
Name the 5 regions of champagne
A
Montaigne de Reims Valee de la Marne Cote de Blanc Cites de Sezanne Aube
7
Q
What affected champagne in the early 1900’s?
A
WWI, Phyloxera
8
Q
What was the original type of press in champagne called?
A
Cocar press
Now basket press
9
Q
Who is the winemaker for Taittinger?
A
Loic DuPont
10
Q
What is special about taittinger?
A
All wines aged minimum of 3 years
11
Q
Name the taittinger wines
A
Prelude Prestige Rose Nocturne Comte de champagne “ Rose
