Champagne Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three methods of making sparkling wine?
A
Methode Champeniose
Transfer method
Tank method/Charmat process
2
Q
Soil of Champagne?
A
Chalk and limestone
3
Q
Varietals of Champagne
A
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Munier
4
Q
Steps of Methode Champenoise
A
- Make base still wine
- Assemblage of “cuvee”
- Secondary fermentation
- Sur lie aging
- Riddling
- Disgorgement
- Dosage
5
Q
Champagne subregions
A
Vallee de le Marne
Cote des Blancs
Montagne de Reims
6
Q
Champagne must be aged for a minimum of how many months?
A
15 total minimum (12 sur lie)
7
Q
What does “cremant” mean?
A
Word for all sparkling wines in France outside of Champagne
8
Q
Vintage Champagne must be aged a minimum of how many months?
A
36 months
