Chapter 5 - The Organization of the Champagne Region Flashcards
Name the three AOC’s for the Champagne region.
- AOC Champagne
- AOC Rosé des Riceys
- AOC Coteaux Champenois
Name the three IGP products from the Champagne region.
- Ratafia de Champagne
- Marc de Champagne
- Eau-de-vie de vin de la Marne (Fine Champenoise)
What is the name of the Growers’ union?
SGV - Syndicat General des Vignerons
What is the union of the Houses called?
UMC - Union des Maisons de Champagne
Regarding ageing, how long must all champagne spend in contact with lees?
Minimum of 12 months
What percentage of grapes from a particular harvest must be included in vintage champagne?
100%
Can a producer bottle 100% of his crop as vintage champagne?
No. The maximum amount is 80%.
The 20% corresponds to the amount of taille extracted during pressing.
How many NM’s are there?
Approximately 360
What percentage of the land do Champagne Houses own?
10%
What percentage of sales do Champagne Houses have?
70% of sales in volume
How many land owners in Champagne?
20,000 (declarants)
16,200 grow grapes and 4,360 of these sell champagne under their own label (RM or RC).
Does Champagne have more co-ops than any other French wine region?
Yes (130)
Do co-ops have tax advantages?
Yes, they are classed as “social entities” and have tax advantages that NM’s do not?
How many co-ops are there?
Approximately 140.
What percentage of the land do vignerons own?
90%
