Champagne regions

Question 1

What are the districts of Champagne?

Answer 1

1. Montagne de Reims (PN) S and N facing
2. Vallée de la Marne (M)
3. Côte des Blancs (CH) SE - E facing
4. Côte de Sézanne (CH)
5. Côte des Bars (the Aube) (PN)

Question 2

What river(s) does Sillery lay on?

Answer 2

Vesle river

Marne is the other

Question 3

What is the largest Grand Cru producing village of Reims?

Answer 3

Verzy (408ha)

Puisieulx - smallest (18ha)

Question 4

What rivers flow through Montagne de Reims?

Answer 4

Vesle river

Ardre river

Question 5

Other than the Marne, what other major river for the Valle de Marne have?

Answer 5

Surmelin

Question 6

What is the difference between blocage and deblocage

Answer 6

The reserve (BLOCAGE) and release (DEBLOCAGE) of wine stock for use in future vintages.
-governed by the CIVC
TODAY they ‘recommend’ rather than “set”
(as well - to safeguards the protected designation of Champagne)

Question 7

Which two Premier Cru villages achieved 99% in the Eechelle de cru?

Answer 7

Mareuil-sur-Ay (Vallée de la Marne)

Tauxières (Montagne de Reims)

Question 8

What 2 villages were awarded 99% from the Échelle de Crus

Answer 8

• Mareuil-sur-Ay in the Vallée de la Marne

- Tauxières in Montagne de Reims