Champagne Info 1

Question 1

When did Phylloxera strike in Champagne?

Answer 1

in the 1890s

Question 2

What was the impact of phyloxera on Champagne producers ?

Answer 2

They began to import other sparking wines and sell them as Champagne

Question 3

What is the name of the regulaing body of Champage?

Answer 3

CIVC - Comité Interprofessional du Vin de Champagne

Question 4

What parallel is Champagne located on?

Answer 4

48th

Question 5

Define bouvreux?

Answer 5

This is a second crop that rarely ripens and is left on the vine

Question 6

What are four main viticultures concerns for growers in Champagne?

Answer 6

the cold, forst, rain, fungal disease

Question 7

What are the main soils for Champagne?

Answer 7

belemite chalk, from fossilized remains, micraster chalk

Question 8

What do the three mains grapes of Champagne add to the blend?

Answer 8

Chard: elegance, longevity, PN: richness/ body, PM; fruitness

Question 9

How many villages are grand cru status

Answer 9

17

Question 10

How many villages are premier cru status 17

Answer 10

42

Question 11

What is the name for the ranking system in Champagne?

Answer 11

Échelle de Crus.

Question 12

What is NM, RM, CM, RC, SR mean?

Answer 12

Négociant Manipulant - house works as a negociant, Récoltant Manipulant - grower producer, Coopérative Manipulant - this is a co-op, Récoltant Coopérateur

Question 13

What are the sweetness levels for Champagne?

Answer 13

Brut Nature, (0-3) Extra Brut,(0-6) Brut, (0-12)Extra Dry (12-17), Sec,(17-32) Demi-Sec(32-50), Doux (50+)

Question 14

Is Transvasage permitted on Magnums of Champagne?

Answer 14

No, it’s jeroboams or higher or bottles smaller than a half bottle

Question 15

What are the available styles of Champagne?

Answer 15

Blanc de Blancs ,Blanc de Noirs, Prestige Cuvée (Tête de Cuvée), Single Vineyard Champagne:, Special Club Prestige Cuvée:

Question 16

Explang the Méthode Ancestrale?

Answer 16

this is a process where the feremtation begins in the tank and is finished in the bottle. Yeasts and sugars remain in the btl

Question 17

What are the three AOC of Champange?

Answer 17

Champagne AO,Coteaux Champenois AOP, Rosé des Riceys AOP

Question 18

What are the Crus of Champange?

Answer 18

Club Trésors de Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru Villages, Champagne Premier Cru Villages

Question 19

What is the aging requirements for Champange?

Answer 19

Vintage Wines: Min. 36 months from date of tirage/ NV wines: Min. 15 months from date of tirage

Question 20

What is the min must weight in Champagne?

Answer 20

143 g/l

Question 21

How much of a vintages needs to be in the bottle in Champagne?

Answer 21

Vintage-dated wines must contain 100% of a stated vintage (with the exception of wine and products contained in the liqueur de tirage or the liqueur d’expédition)

Question 22

Name a few single vineyards in Champange?

Answer 22

Clos de s Goisses,Clos Saint-Hilaire,Clos D’Ambonnay, Clos du Mesnil

Question 23

What are the main regions of Champange?

Answer 23

Montagne de Reims, Vallee de la Marne, Cote de blanc, coe de Sezanne, Aube

Question 24

What is the most southern region in Champagne

Answer 24

Aube

Question 25

What is the most northern region in Champange?

Answer 25

Montagne de Reims

Question 26

What are the three rivers that are flow through Champange?

Answer 26

(N to S)Marne, Abue river, Seine River

Question 27

What are the only 2 Premier Cru Villages rated 99% in the Echelle des Crus?

Answer 27

Mareuil-sur-Ay and Tauxières

Question 28

Where is the village of Ambonnay?

Answer 28

Montagne de Reims

Question 29

Name 4 other grapes authorized for Champagane AOP production.

Answer 29

Pinot Blanc Vrai, Arbane, Pinot Gris, Petit Meslier