Champagne Flashcards
When does the first vineyard were planted in Champagne?
From 4 or 5AD. By the Roman
Who unified France and with the help from whom.
- Clovis, who will become the first king of France.
- With the help of Bishop St Remi
Why did Reims became important place for the royalty.
All the French king were crowned in its cathedral,
how were the wines of Champagne by the end of the 9th Century
By Then Champagne made a name for itself.
It s wines were still and mostly red.
What was Champagne region rich in?
- Important trade route fro spices, leather and wool.
- Important textile industry.
When did the first Champagne house established themselves
In the early 18th century by important textile merchant.
What was decorated in 1728
Authorisation of transporting Champagne wine in bottle rather than cask.
When was improvement in understanding the second fermentation took place
Between the late 17th and early 18th century.
In which year did the name Champagne was only to be use in relation to the wine?
In 1887
When did phylloxera arrived in Champagne?
In 1890
What happen in 1908?
Champagne zone was first delimited. Not including the Aube Area.
When was the Aube recognised as a secondary area?
in 1927.
But officially including with the Zone in early 20th century.
Location of Champagne
49 - 49.5 degree.
Most northerly region in France.
How many sunshine hours Champagne receives?
1,650 hours of sunshine.
What is Champagne climate?
Strong continental influence with sever winter frost..
Some Atlantic influence resulting is cloudy summers.
