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Cremant d'Alsace Flashcards

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How much of the total production of wine does Cremant account for in Alsace?

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about 25%

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About how many producers make Cremant in Alsace?

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500

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How has the area of vineyard declared each year for Cremant grown in Alsace?

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by about 15% over the last 10 years to 3600 hectares - shows increase in demand

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What is the most important varietal for sparkling wine in Alsace?

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Pinot Blanc

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SAT for Pinot Blanc Cremant

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med intensity apple and pear fruit with brioche and biscuit like autolytic notes
medium + to high acidity
light to med body
most are brut style

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Where are vineyards mostly found for sparkling wines in Alsace?

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eastern flanks of the Vosges foothills

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what are the elevations of most Alsace vineyards

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200-400 m

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What protects vineyards in ALsace from prevailing westerly winds

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Vosges

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What is the climate in Alsace?

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sunny and continental; dry and hot during growing season and rain at harvest can be a problem

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10
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Why is shortage of water a problem in Alsace?

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irrigation is not permitted

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How does the climate in Alsace help with grape ripening?

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ripening progresses with hot days and cool nights giving flavor ripeness while retaining the high acidity which is ideal for traditional method

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How has spring frosts become more of an issue recently for Alsace region?

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warmer and earlier bud break in turn makes vines more vulnerable to spring frost and leads to reduction in yields

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What are the best vineyard sites reserved for in Alsace?

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noble varieties such as Riesling to be made into still wines

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What kind of sites are PInot Blanc grown in Alsace?

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range of sites - usually lower level elevations (high fertility and therefore not suited to top quality grapes for still wines) and some cooler sites in the higher valleys

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What are the varieties used for Cremant d’Alsace?

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PInot Blanc, Auxerrious, Chardonnay, Riesling, PInot Gris and Pinot Noir - all suited for traditional method

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How much of the total vineyard area in Alsace does Pinot Blanc carry?

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20%

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What are two things Pinot Blanc are prone to?

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spring frosts (early budding)
fungal disease

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Why is harvesting for Pinot Blanc much earlier than other varieties?

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it is early ripening and the early picking that is necessary for sparkling wines

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What does Pinot Blanc contribute to Cremant?

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pear and apple aromas and high acidity

20
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What varieties are not permitted in Cremant from Alsace?

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Gewurztraminer and Muscat

21
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Why will some growers add Pinot Gris to Pinot Blanc Cremant wines?

A

to raise quality

22
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What is the only Alsace appellation that allows the use of Chardonnay? what vineyard area it makes up there?

A

Cremant d’Alsace
only makes up 1% total vineyard area

23
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What grape is Cremant d’Alsace Rose made from

A

Pinot Noir

24
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SAT for Cremant d’Alsace Rose

A

very good quality
med to med+ flavor intensity of red berried fruit

25
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What is the max yield permitted in Cremant d’Alsace?

A

80 hl/ha

26
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How are grapes intended for Cremant pruned and why?

A

pruned to a greater crop load than for still wines, as the base wines do not need a high concentration of flavors

27
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In Alsace, when must a grower declare they are going to make Cremant from particular vineyards?

A

July

28
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When in harvest for Cremant in Alsace? why

A

last days of August to first part of September
this is when just ripe fruit with high acidity is sought

29
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Is harvest by hand or machine for Cremant? why?

A

hand - whole bunch pressing is mandatory to produce high quality juice with low phenolic content

30
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Because the potential alcohol is low in Cremant wines, what often needs to be done?

A

chaptalization

31
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What winemaking procedure is followed for Cremant wines?

A

standard procedure for the traditional method to produce fully sparkling wines

32
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Are reserve wines made in cremant?

A

no - they are made entirely from a single vintage

33
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How long is time on lees typically during 2nd fermentation for Cremant wines? what does this do to the wines?

A

relatively short (12 months)
results with wines showing primary fruit flavor

34
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Some top producers will increase time on lees in Cremant, by how much? and for what purpose?

A

at least two years
results in wines with brioche and/or biscuit autolytic notes and more complexity

35
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What style are the majority of Cremant sparkling wines made at?

A

Brut

36
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What are the typical dosage levels for Cremant sparkling wines? why?

A

8-10 g/l
sugar balances high acidity

37
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How are Cremant Rose sparkling wines made?

A

maceration on the skins for 12-24 hours to get desired depth of color.

38
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How is production divided in Cremant d’Alsace

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43% co-operatives
37% merchant houses
20% independent growers

39
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What is the largest single company in Cremant d’Alsace?

A

the co-operative Maison Bestheim

40
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Through mergers and acquisitions how many hectares does Maison Bestheim own?

A

1,400
half of these vineyards owned by the company
half of these vineyards owned by 450 growers

41
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How much has production grown in cremant d’Alsace between 2000-2020

A

more than doubled and produces nearly 40 million bottles per year

42
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Where are most Cremant d’Alsace wines sold?

A

France although exports are also rising

43
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What is Cremant d’Alsace Emotion

A

prestige category that was launched in 2012 to create top quality category for Alsace sparkling wine

44
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What are the requirements of Cremant d’Alsace Emotion?

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min 75% pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir separately or together

min 24 mths on lees

45
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How popular is the new category of Cremant d’Alsace?

A

not proving to be popular

MY WSET L4 D4 - Sparkling (22 decks)

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