Chapter 9: Champagne

Question 1

Three leading grape varieties of Champagne

Answer 1

1. Chardonnay 2. Pinot Noir 3. Meunier (Pinot Meunier)

Question 2

Four minor grape varieties of Champagne

Answer 2

1. Pinot Blanc 2. Pinot Gris 3. Petit Meslier 4. Arbane

Question 3

Two leading soil types of the Champagne Region

Answer 3

1. Chalk 2. Limestone (Limestone Marl)

Question 4

Leading soil type of the Côte des Bar

Answer 4

Kimmeridgian marl

Question 5

Five main zones of the Champagne region

Answer 5

1. Montagne de Reims 2. Vallée de la Marne 3. Côte des Blancs 4. Côte de Sézanne 5. Côte des Bar

Question 6

Leading grape of the Côte des Blancs and Côte de Sézanne

Answer 6

Chardonnay

Question 7

Leading grape of the Côte des Bar

Answer 7

Pinot Noir

Question 8

Leading grape of the Vallée de la Marne

Answer 8

Meunier

Question 9

Leading grape of the Montagne de Reims

Answer 9

Pinot Noir (although a good deal of Chardonnay and Meunier is planted here as well)

Question 10

Three pressings of juice (terms used in Champagne)

Answer 10

First: Cuvée Next: Taille Last: Rebêche

Question 11

Typical use(s) for the juice from the first pressing (the Cuvée)

Answer 11

Used in the production of premium Champagne

Question 12

Typical uses for the juice from the second pressing (the Taille)

Answer 12

Primarily used for sweeter wines, such as demi-sec or extra dry Champagne

Question 13

Typical uses for the juice from the third pressing (the Rebêche)

Answer 13

1. Still (non-sparkling) wines 2. Ratafia de Champagne 3. PGI 4. Spirits 5. Vinegar

Question 14

Minimum bottle aging for Champagne AOC

Answer 14

15 months total, including at least 12 months on the lees

Question 15

Minimum bottle aging for Vintage Champagne

Answer 15

36 months total, including at least 12 months on the lees

Question 16

Récoltant Manipulant, or RM

Answer 16

Grower Champagne

Question 17

Historic classification scheme for the vineyards (villages) of Champagne

Answer 17

Échelle des Crus

Question 18

CIVC

Answer 18

Le Comité Interprofessionel du vin de Champagne

Question 19

Producer of Clos de Mesnil

Answer 19

Krug

Question 20

Producer of ‘Vielles Vignes Françaises’

Answer 20

Bollinger

Question 21

Number of grand cru villages in Champagne

Answer 21

17

Question 22

Number of premier cru villages in Champagne

Answer 22

42

Question 23

Still wines (base wines) to be used in the production of Champagne

Answer 23

Vins clairs

Question 24

Rosé-only appellation for non-sparkling wines produced in a small area at the southern edge of the Champagne region

Answer 24

Rosé des Riceys AOC

Question 25

Regional appellation for non-sparkling wines produced in Champagne

Answer 25

Coteaux Champenois AOC

Question 26

Cédric Bouchard and Jacques Selosse are well-known for this style of Champagne:

Answer 26

Grower Champagne (RM)