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Chapter Nine: Champagne Flashcards

1
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What are the three leading grape varieties of Champagne?

A

Chardonnay

Pinot Noir

(Pinot) Meunier

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What are the four minor grape varieties of Champagne?

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Pinot Blanc

Pinot Gris

Petit Meslier

Arbane

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3
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What are the two leading soil types of the Champagne region?

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Chalk

Limestone (Limestone Marl)

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4
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What is the leading soil type of the Cotes des Bar

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Kimmeridgian marl

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What are the five main zones of the Champagne region?

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Montagne de Reims

Vallee de la Marne

Cote des Blancs

Cote de Sezanne

Cote des Bar

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What is the leading grape of the Cote des Blancs and the Cote de Sezanne?

A

Chardonnay

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What is the leading grape of the Cote des Bar?

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Pinot Noir

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What is the leading grape of the Vallee de la Marne?

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Meunier

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9
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What is the leading grape of the Montagne de Reims?

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

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What are the three terms for pressings of juice used in Champage?

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First: Cuvée

Second: Taille

Third: Rebêche

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11
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What is the typical use for the juice from the first pressing (Cuvée)?

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Production of premium Champagne

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What is the typical use for the juice from the second pressing (Taille)

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

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What are the typical uses for the juice from the third pressing (Rebêche)?

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Still (non-sparkling) wines

Ratafia de Champagne PGI

Spirits

Vinegar

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What is the minimum bottle aging for Champagne AOC?

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

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What is the minimum bottle aging for Vintage Champagne?

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

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16
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What is Recoltant Manipulant, or RM?

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Grower Champagne

17
Q

What is the historic classification scheme for the vineyards (villages) of Champage?

A

Echelle des Crus

18
Q

What is the CIVC?

A

Le Comite Interprofessionel du vin de Champagne

19
Q

What is the producer of Clos de Mesnil?

20
Q

What is the producer of Vielles Vignes Francaises?

21
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What is the number of grand cru villages in Champagne?

22
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What is the number of premier cru villages in Champagne?

23
Q

What are the still (base wines) called to be used in the production of Champagne?

A

Vins clairs

24
Q

What is the rose-only appellation for non-sparkling wines produced in a small area at the southern edge of the Champagne region?

A

Rose de Riceys AOC

25
Q

What is the regional appellation for non-sparkling wines produced in Champagne?

A

Coteaux Champenois AOC

26
Q

Cedric Bouchard and Jacques Selosse are well-known for what style of Champagne?

A

Grower Champagne (RM)

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