Champagne general Flashcards
What year was the CIVC formed and what was it’s primary purpose and who formed it?
1941
- to protect the interests of Champagne in the event of Nazi occupied France.
- Robert-Jean de Vogue of Moet et Chandon`
What year was the first Brut Champagne released and who produced it?
1874
Pommery “Nature”
Who perfected the formula for chaptalization?
Jean-Antoine Chaptal
and
Andre Francois
What year was the Commission de Chalon formed and what was its’ purpose?
1935
- growers and merchants together
- govern quality standards and price
What was the inaugural vintage of Dom Perignon?
1921
also
What area the largest international markets for Champagne?
- UK
- USA
- Germany
- Japan
What significant change to Champagne did the INAO implement in 2009?
Expanded the number of villages that could grow grape and sell to houses.
- 319 to 357
- effects will come into play 2012
What is the only AOC in France that does not have to label it.
Champagne
What century did the 100 years war take place?
12th and 13th (1337-1435)
When was the 30 years war?
17th century (1618-1648)
What is the name for the second crop that rarely ripens?
“BOUVREUX”
-caused by rain that interrupts flowering.
What % does Pinot Noir account for in Champagne vineyards?
38%
Chardonnay 30% Muenier 30%
What do the 3 dominant grapes contribute to the blend in Champagne?
Chardonnay - elegance and longevity
Pinot Noir - structure, richness and body
Meunier - youthful fruitiness and approachability
Pinot Blanc Vrai / Arbane /
PG / Petit Meslier authorized
What accessory varietals can be used in the production of Champagne?
Pinot Blanc Vrai / Arbane / PG / Petit Meslier
What is the maximum press yield set for Champagne?
102 ltrs of must for every 160 kg of grapes
2,550 liters per 4,000 kg (aka a marc of grapes)
What is the final yield for Champagne?
66hl/ha
-VS 100hl/ha
What area the permitted pruning methods in Champagne?
Cordon de Royat
Chablis
Vallée de la Marne
Guyot (double and simple)
What is the measurement of the vin de cuvée in Champagne?
2050ltrs
(500ltrs follow: VIN DE TAILLE)
(3rd extraction - REBECHE 1-10%-discarded)
What does BOURBES refer to?
The left over skins etc after (DEBOURBAGE)(8-15hrs)
Roughly how long does the Prise de Mousse take?
up to 8 weeks.
2nd fermentation
During the Prise de mousse how much does the alcohol increase?
1.2-1.3%
pressure increase to 5-6 atmospheres.
What is pointage?
shaking of the bottle to free up sediment that sticks to the bottle.
(slowly being eliminated via new strains of yeast)
How many holes does a pupitre have?
60
On average how long would rumuage take for a standard Champagne house?
6-8 weeks
Gyropalate in 1 week or less
How many bottles does a gyro palate hold?
504
What is the maximum % allowed to be sold as vintage Champagne from the year?
80%
What are the 2 major chalk soils of Champagne?
BELEMNITE CHALK
(fossilized cephalopods and high limestone)
MICRASTER CHALK - 2nd layer
(more in Valley areas)
What soils make up the majority of the AUBE?
Clay
What % of grapes must originate from a producers vineyards for an RM producer.
95%
What does MRC stand for?
moût concentré rectifié
(concentrated and rectified grape must)
-preferred by some instead of the traditional liqueur d’expédition of
beet or cane sugar
What is an Agrafe
(swingline)
Large metal clip used to secure cores before capsules were used.
what is the Bague Carré and Bague Couronne
Bague career - square lip at mouth of a bottle, used to secure the agrafe.
Bague Couronne - rounded lip, top of champagne bottles. -secures the crown capsule.
Name 2 regions located in Champagne that do not have classified vineyards.
Vesle et Ardre
Vallée de la Marne Rive Gauche
Massif de Saint-Thierry
Côteaux Sud d’Épernay
Barséquanais
Montgueux
Bar-sur-Aubois
Sézannais
Monts de Berru,
