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Fws-Champagne Flashcards

1
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Name the 7 sub-regions of Champagne and the main grapes grown in each.

A

Cote des Bar (PN), Cote des Blancs (Ch), Cote de Sezanne (Ch), Vitry-le-Francois (Ch), Val de Reims (PM), Montagne de Reims (PN), Vallee de las Marne (PM).

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Name the two traditional grapes of Champagne thru the 16th Century.

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Fromenteau (vin de riviere), Gouais (vin de la montagne)

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3
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Name the three modern grapes of Champagne.

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Pinot Noir (PN), Pinot Meunier (PM), Chardonnay (Ch)

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Compare acidity and alcohol of the 3 grapes of Champagne.

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Ch: hi acidity, hi alcohol
PM: mod acidity, min alcohol
PN: low acidity, mod alcohol

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5
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Name 3 additional grapes authorized for Champagne.

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Pinot Blanc (w), Arbane (w) and Petit Meslier (w)

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Describe the situation of first French sparkling wine.

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Monks of Saint Hilaire near Limoux making Blanquettte de Limoux in the 1500’s.

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When did first vineyards appear in Champagne?

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1st to 4th century AD while controlled by Celtic tribes

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When were French kings crowned in the cathedral of Reims?

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1223 through 1800’s, Louis VIII until Charles X

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Who was Clovis?

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King of Franks that united Gaul in 5th century, converted to Christianity by Bishop Remi

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10
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Who was St. Alpin?

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resident of Chalons-en-Champagne who spat on Attila the Hun

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Describe the first famous wines of Champagne region.

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Red still wines from Ay in the 9th century

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12
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In what century where the champagne houses established?

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18th century, starting with Ruinart in 1729

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13
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What is the climate of Champagne?

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dual, continental with maritime influences

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14
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When was golden age of Champagne?

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started in early 20th century

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15
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What is the soil of Cote des Bar?

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Kimmeridgean limestone-rich marl (similar to Chablis and Sancerre)

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16
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What were the contributions of Dom Perignon in the production of champagne?

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a) create cuvee of 3 grapes, b) recognizing the value of natural cork seals, c) recognized the usefulness of strong English glass [mnemonic: GCC - glass, cork, cuvee]

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17
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What was the contribution of Nicole Barbe Ponsardin (Veuve Cliquot) in the production of champagne?

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riddling or remuage, collecting the lees in the neck of the bottle

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What was the contribution of Brother Jean Oudart in the production of champagne?

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Tirage or bottling, adding yeast and sugar (liqueur de tirage) into still wine

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What is Prise de Mousse?

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the seizing of the foam or second alcoholic fermentation.

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20
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What is the order of steps in making champagne?

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Making still wine, assemblage (blending), addition of liquer de tirage, prise de mousse, elevation sur lattes, remuage (riddling), degorgement, liqueur de dosage

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21
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What are the 7 sub-regions of Champagne?

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Cote des Bar, Montagne de Reims, Val de Reims, Vallee de la Marne, Cote des Blancs, cote de Sezanne, Vitry-le-Francois

22
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What is juponne?

A

mushroom shaped or skirt shaped cork, young cork

23
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What is cheville?

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peg-shaped cork, usually older

24
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What is the significance of Troye?

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In the Aube region, Troye once was the capital of Champagne region. Initially not part of 1908 growing delineation, it was added to official growing region in 1927.

25
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What kind of chalk are found in Champagne?

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Two kinds of chalk, the belemnite and the micraster can be found in Champagne.

26
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Which kind of chalk is associated with the best vineyards?

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Belemnite limestone is found in the mid-slope of best vineyards. Belemnite is composed of squid relative. Micraster chalk is formed from fossilized sea urchins.

27
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What is wet champagne area?

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Cote des Bar, limestone rich marl soil type does not have water -retention capacity of chalk. This is good for Pinot Noir.

28
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What was the contribution of Madame Pommery in the production of champagne?

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Production of less sweet versions of champagne (after overthrow of Tsar)

29
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When is best time to drink champagne?

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meant to be drunk within 2-3 years of release

30
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What rivers flank the Cote des Bar?

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Aube and Seine River (in the Aube region)

31
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What is a crayer?

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defunct Roman chalk quarry, used for storing champagne; found in Epernay and Reims

32
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What is meaning of label nomenclature NM?

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negociant-manipulant, big champagne houses

33
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What is meaning of label nomenclature RM?

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recoltant-manipulant, uses his own grapes

34
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What is meaning of label nomenclature RC?

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recoltant-coooperateur, grower working with a co-op and later using his own label

35
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What is meaning of label nomenclature SR?

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societe de recoltant, group of graper growers

36
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What is meaning of label nomenclature CM?

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cooperative de manipulation, co-op cellar making wine

37
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What is meaning of label nomenclature MA?

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marque auxiliaire, private label registered by any group (supermarket)

38
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What is meaning of label nomenclature ND?

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negociant-distributeur, wine buyer that uses private label

39
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How is rose champagne made?

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by saignee or by adding red wine to clear base wine

40
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Name parts of the Kimmeridgean Ring.

A

limestone rich marl, Dover, Normandy, Cote des Bar, Chablis, Auxerre, Yonne Valley, Pouily-sur-Loire, Sancerre, Quincy and Reuilly

41
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Name the grape in Vin de riviere. What color is it?

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Fromenteau, red

42
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Name the grape in Vin de la montagne. What color is it?

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Gouais, white

43
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Where are the vineyards of Massif de St-Thierry and la Vallee de l’Ardre?

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Val de Reims

44
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Is all limestone chalk?

A

no

45
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Is all chalk limestone?

A

yes

46
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Which champagne regions are notable for chalk?

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Montagne de Reims, Cote des Blancs

47
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Which champagne regions are notable for marl, sand and clay?

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Vallee de la Marne, Val de Reims

48
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Which champagne regions are notable for limestone-rich marl?

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Cote des Bar

49
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Which champagne regions are notable for chalk and clay?

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Cote de Suzanne

50
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Who was Nicole Barbe Ponsardin?

A

Veuve Cliquot

51
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What is difference between Chalons-en-Champagne and Chalon-sur-Saône

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Châlons-en-Champagne is the capital of both the department of Marne and the region of Champagne-Ardenne, despite being only a quarter the size of the city of Reims. Formerly called Châlons-sur-Marne, the city was officially renamed in 1998. It should not be confused with the Burgundian town of Chalon-sur-Saone, a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department. (wiki)

52
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In making champagne, which is first, liqueur de tirage or liqueur de dosage

A

liqueur de tirage

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