Champagne, Sparkling Wine

Question 1

Give two other French synonyms for “méthode Champenoise”.

Answer 1

Méthode traditionelle

Méthode classique

Question 2

Name the oldest producer in Champagne.

Answer 2

Gosset

Question 3

Name the oldest sparkling wine house in Champagne.

Answer 3

Ruinart

Question 4

What was the Veuve Clicquot’s lasting contribution to Champagne production?

Answer 4

Remuage (riddling)

Question 5

Name the first house to market a “Brut” Champagne?

Answer 5

Pommery

Question 6

What is was the inaugural vintage for Dom Pérignon?

Answer 6

1921

Question 7

What organization serves as a mediator between growers and producers in Champagne?

Answer 7

CIVC

Question 8

How many villages are authorized to produce Champagne AOP wines?

Answer 8

357

Question 9

What body of water has a strong influence on the climate of Champagne?

Answer 9

Atlantic Ocean

Question 10

Name 4 viticultural hazards resulting from Champagne’s cold climate.

Answer 10

Frost
Rain
Hail
Fungal disease

Question 11

What is “bouvreaux”?

Answer 11

The second crop produced when rain interrupts flowering. Rarely ripens, left on the vine

Question 12

What soil characterizes the valley floors in Champagne?

Answer 12

Micraster

Question 13

What is the dominant soil type in the Aube?

Answer 13

Clay

Question 14

Name the 3 principal grapes of Champagne. Which is the most planted?

Answer 14

Pinot Noir (most planted) 
Chardonnay
Meunier

Question 15

Name the 4 accessory varietals authorized for Champagne AOP.

Answer 15

Pinot Blanc Vrai
Arbane
Pinot Gris
Petit Meslier

Question 16

Name 4 vine training methods found throughout Champagne.

Answer 16

Cordon de Royat
Chablis
Vallée de la Marne
Guyot (simple, double)

Question 17

Name the 5 regions of Champagne, and their dominant grape.

Answer 17

Montagne de Reims - Pinot Noir 
Vallée de la Marne - Meunier
Côte des Blancs - Chardonnay
Côte de Sezanne - Chardonnay
Côte des Bars (Aube) - Pinot Noir

Question 18

How many villages are rated “Grand Cru” in Champagne?

Answer 18

17

Question 19

In what 3 regions are all of Champagne’s Crus found?

Answer 19

Montagne de Reims
Vallée de la Marne
Côte des Blancs

Question 20

How many villages in Champagne are recognized as “Premier Cru”?

Answer 20

42

Question 21

Name 5 producers of Special Club Champagne.

Answer 21

Pierre Peters
Paul Bara
Henri Goutorbe 
Pierre Gimmonet 
Gaston Chiquet

Question 22

What two villages received a score of 99% under the former Echelle des Crus? What region(s) are they found in?

Answer 22

Maureil-sur-Aÿ (Vallée de la Marne)

Tauxières (Montagne de Reims)

Question 23

How many grand cru villages are found in the Montagne de Reims?

Answer 23

9

Question 24

How many grand cru villages are found in the Côte de Blancs?

Answer 24

7

Question 25

True/False: Champagne is not required to state Appellation Contrôlée/Protégée on the label.

Answer 25

True | It is the only region in France permitted to do so.

Question 26

What are the press yields permitted in Champagne?

Answer 26

102 liters/160 kg | 2,550 liters/4,000 kg

Question 27

The first 2,050 liters from pressing is called...?

Answer 27

Vin de Cuvée

Question 28

The last 500 liters from pressing is called...?

Answer 28

Vin de Taille

Question 29

What is Rebéche and what is it used for?

Answer 29

A 3rd pressing comprising 1-10% of the total press yield in Champagne. Sold off for distillation, may not be used for Champagne.

Question 30

What are vin clairs?

Answer 30

High-acid base wines used to create the blend of Champagne before 2nd fermentation is started.

Question 31

What method is used to produce sparkling rosé wines in Champagne?

Answer 31

Blending

Question 32

What is a bidule?

Answer 32

A plastic cap inserted in the neck of the bottle to collect lees during remuage.

Question 33

Where was the gyropallate invented, and how many bottles can it hold?

Answer 33

Spain, 502

Question 34

How many bottles can be held in a pupitre?

Answer 34

120

Question 35

What is the 18L bottle called in Champagne? Bordeaux?

Answer 35

Solomon; Melchior

Question 36

What percentage of a year's harvest may be sold as Vintage Champagne?

Answer 36

80%

Question 37

In what year was the Special Club concept introduced?

Answer 37

1971

Question 38

How many producers are members of the Club Trésors?

Answer 38

29

Question 39

What is the permitted RS of Brut Nature wines?

Answer 39

0-3 g/L

Question 40

What is the dosage of Extra Brut?

Answer 40

0-6 g/L

Question 41

What is the dosage of Brut?

Answer 41

0-12 g/L

Question 42

What is the dosage of Extra Sec?

Answer 42

12-17 g/L

Question 43

What is the dosage of Sec?

Answer 43

17-32 g/L

Question 44

What is the dosage of Demi-Sec?

Answer 44

32-50 g/L

Question 45

What is the dosage of Doux?

Answer 45

+50 g/L

Question 46

How many grand cru villages are in Montagne de Reims?

Answer 46

9

Question 47

List the grand cru villages of the Montagne de Reims.

Answer 47

Sillery, Puisieuix, Beaumont-Sur-Vesle, Verzenay, Mailly-Champagne, Verzy, Louvois, Bouzy, Ambonnay

Question 48

How many grand cru villages are in Vallée de la Marne?

Answer 48

2

Question 49

List the grand cru villages of the Vallée de la Marne.

Answer 49

Aÿ, Tour-sur-Marne

Question 50

Tours-sur-Marne is rated grand cru for [red/white] grapes.

Answer 50

Red

Question 51

How many grand cru villages are in Côtes des Blancs?

Answer 51

6

Question 52

List the grand cru villages of the Côte des Blancs.

Answer 52

Chouilly, Oiry, Cramant, Avize, Oger, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger

Question 53

How many villages were awarded grand cru status after 1985?

Answer 53

5

Question 54

What villages achieved grand cru status after 1985?

Answer 54

Verzy (Montagne de Reims), Chouilly, Oiry, Oger, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger (Côte des Blancs)

Question 55

Top Vintages 2000-2010.

Answer 55

2002, 2008

Question 56

Top vintages of the 1990s.

Answer 56

1990, 1996

Question 57

Top vintages of the 1980s.

Answer 57

1981, 1982, 1985, 1989

Question 58

Top vintages of the 1970s

Answer 58

1971, 1975, 1976, 1979