Champagne - Geography Flashcards
What two cities were major centers of the wool and cloth trade in Champagne
Reims and Troyes
During medieval times was Champagne a popular place to live
No, it was a region known more for trading than for living
What is vins de la riviere and what villages are associated with it
The River
Wines from Vallee de la Marne
- Epernay and Ay
What is vins de la montagne and what villages are associated with it
The Mountain
Wines from Montagne de Reims
Bouzy and Verzenay
During the early creation of Champagne, what area did sparkling wine only come from
La Riviere not the montage
- the montage was known more for still wines. Plus the temperature was a little warmer in the rivière than the montagne.
- The grapes in the rivière produce much more sugar due to the warmer weather
What 3 European markets became key export markets for Champagne in the 18th Century
Britian
Russia
Parts of Germany
What major event in France led to Champagne finally gaining more than 10% of the wine production in France
Phylloxera (1890)
What impact did Phylloxera have on the region of Champagne
- Wine quality was reduced
- Fraudulent wine increased
- Made from outside the region (less appropriate grapes)
- Concocted from various ingredients
- Land prices dropped by around 80%
- Replanting with a wide range of varieties
- Vineyards had to be replanted using American Rootstock
What sub region of Champagne did Gamay grow in
The Aube
What Celtic tribe specifically lived in Champagne
The Remi tribe
What was the Remi Tribe capital city
Reims
What city today name during the Roman times was Durocortorum
Reims
Why was Reims so important to the Roman Empire
- it was the starting point of the four roman roads
- it was a hub for travelers, both civilian and military
What ways did wine move during the Middle Ages
Old Roman Roads and by Rivers
Reims
Epernay
Chalons-sur-Marne
Sainte-Menehould
Vitry-le-Francois
Sezanne
Extensive planting in the Seine and Aube Valley
These were epic centers of Champagne during what period
The Middle Ages
What were the principal waterways used in the Middle Ages to move wine
Marne
Aube
Seine
Aisne
What two cities handled majority of the wine commerce in the Middle Ages
Chalons and Reims
Where in Champagne did Chalons -en-Champagne get most of its wine from and where did they sale most of the wines to?
- Locations of where they would get wines from: Vallee de la Marne , Bar-sur-Aube (The Aube), and Vertus (Cote des Blancs)
- Areas they would sale wine to: Countries North of France
Where did Pinot Noir become originally embraced in Champagne
Ay and the river vineyards (Vallee de la Marne)
What new means of moving goods was introduced in the 19th Century
Railroads
What region of France wines were used as an additive in the first third of the 19th Century
- Languedoc
- Wines were added through fraudulent admixing as of 1840.
- Doing this did not salvage the market for red champagne
What type of Champagne did the British prefer in the 19th Century
A less sugared style champagne because they liked to drink it throughout their meals not just at the conclusion
- between 2-6% or 20-60g of sugar per bottle
What type of Champagne did the Americans prefer in the 19th Century
A less sugared style champagne because that appealed more to their taste. More off dry in style
- between 10-15% or 110 - 150g of sugar per bottle
What style of champagne did the French, Germans and Austrians like in the 19th Century
Sweet
- between 16-18% or 160-180g of sugar per bottle
What style of champagne did the Russians like in the 19th Century
Candied and Confectionary
- between 27.5 to 33% or 275 - 330g of sugar per bottle
At the end of the 19th Century majority of champagne was being sold domestically or exported?
Exported - 80% of the production was being shipped out of France
What areas were included in the Champagne Deuxieme Zone
- Bar-sur-Aube
- Bar-sur-Seine
- Les Riceys
- Chavanges
- Villenaux
All are members of the Aube Department
Also:
- Wassy (Haut - Marne Department)
- Nanteuil-les-Meaux (Seine-et-Marne)
- Citry (Seine-et-Marne)
- Sainte - Menehould (Marne Deparment)
- Vitry -le-Francois
What areas made up the official Champagne region of 1908 and what was it called
Champagne Viticole
3 Districts within Marne
- Reims
- Epernay
- Chalons
Communes and Cantons of: - Vitry -le-Francois -Heiltz -le-Maurupt -Conde-en-Brie -Chateau-Thierry -Charly -Braine Vailly ( in Aisne)
When did Chalons-sur-Marne change its name and what did it change its name to
Chalons-en-Champagne
- 1998
