Cremant

Question 1

What year was the Method Champaenoise banned for traditional method sparkling?

Answer 1

1986

Question 2

What are the grapes of white Alsace??

Answer 2

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Auxerrois

Question 3

What is the grape of Rose Alsace?

Answer 3

Pinot Noir 100%

Question 4

What are the grapes of White and Rose Burgundy?

Answer 4

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir (minimum 30%), Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Aligote, Melon, Sacy, Gamay (Max 20%)

Question 5

What are the varietals permitted for bordeaux white sparkling?

Answer 5

Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Carmenere, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Semillon, Sauv Blanc, Muscadelle, Sauvignon Gris

Question 6

What are the varietals permitted for Bordeaux rose?

Answer 6

All Bordeaux red varietals plus Carmenere

Question 7

How does the juice yield differ to Champagne?

Answer 7

Slightly higher

Question 8

What is the minimum aging on lees vs Champagne?

Answer 8

9 months vs 15 months

Question 9

How long do the wines have to be aged before release?

Answer 9

12 months