Champagne Methods

Question 1

Explain the Methode Ancestrale winemaking method for sparkling wine.

Answer 1

oldest and most rudimentary
liqueur de tirage is unnecessary
wine transferred to bottles before single fermentation is completed, yeast continue fermentation in bottle.

Question 2

Explain the Charmat Process/Cuvee CLose/Tank Method of sparkling winemaking methode.

Answer 2

developed by Eugene Charmat-early 20th century
quicker/cheaper/less labor intensive than traditional method
bubbles will be larger
preferred method for emphasizing fruit and varietal aromatics rather than flavors derived from autolysis.Most Asti DOCG and Prosecco bottles are produced this way

Question 3

DOm Perignon’s lasting contribution to modern Champagne lies in the technique of…

Answer 3

assemblage (blending) and viticulture

Question 4

Define Debourbage

Answer 4

Settle

Question 5

What is Liqueur de tirage?

Answer 5

A mixture of still wine, yeasts, sugar, and fining agents that will serve to ignite second fermentation

Question 6

Define Remuage

Answer 6

Riddling-procedure that allows sediment to be easily removed from bottling during degorgement