Chapter 5 - The Organization of the Champagne Region Flashcards

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Name the three AOC’s for the Champagne region.

A
  1. AOC Champagne
  2. AOC Rosé des Riceys
  3. AOC Coteaux Champenois
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2
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Name the three IGP products from the Champagne region.

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  1. Ratafia de Champagne
  2. Marc de Champagne
  3. Eau-de-vie de vin de la Marne (Fine Champenoise)
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3
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What is the name of the Growers’ union?

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SGV - Syndicat General des Vignerons

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4
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What is the union of the Houses called?

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UMC - Union des Maisons de Champagne

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5
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Regarding ageing, how long must all champagne spend in contact with lees?

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Minimum of 12 months

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6
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What percentage of grapes from a particular harvest must be included in vintage champagne?

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100%

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7
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Can a producer bottle 100% of his crop as vintage champagne?

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No. The maximum amount is 80%.
The 20% corresponds to the amount of taille extracted during pressing.

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8
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How many NM’s are there?

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Approximately 360

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9
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What percentage of the land do Champagne Houses own?

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10%

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10
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What percentage of sales do Champagne Houses have?

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70% of sales in volume

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11
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How many land owners in Champagne?

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20,000 (declarants)

16,200 grow grapes and 4,360 of these sell champagne under their own label (RM or RC).

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12
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Does Champagne have more co-ops than any other French wine region?

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Yes (130)

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13
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Do co-ops have tax advantages?

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Yes, they are classed as “social entities” and have tax advantages that NM’s do not?

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14
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How many co-ops are there?

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Approximately 140.

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15
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What percentage of the land do vignerons own?

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90%

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16
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What percentage of sales do vignerons have?

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18%

17
Q

What is the key to the business of champagne?

A

The myths and stories told about champagne.
A story of community (villages).
A story of history (DP etc).
A story of traditions.
A story of harmony