FWS Champagne Flashcards
Approximately how many crayères can be found in Champaign
250
What impact did Rome have on the region of champagne
3 main impacts- -champagne became a chalk quarry -champagne began formal viticulture practices -champagne became an established trade center due to the construction of four Roman roads
True or false, for the majority of its history wine production and champagne was still
True!
How long was Troyes the Capitol of Champagne?
From 900 A.D. until 1789
What is a broquelet?
A traditional bottle seal prior to cork, it was a wooden stopper coated with tallow “beef or mutton fat”
Up to and continuing on through the 1800s most champagne was served with desserts: true or false
Truth
Which of the following 17th century champagne grapes was whites? -Meslier -Morillon Taconné -Fromenteau -Gouais Noir
Meslier
True or false, the “sparkle” was once considered a flaw or fault and wine making
True
In which century did the champagne term “brut” appear
The 19th century
Europe experienced a mini Ice Age beginning in the 1500s that lead to incomplete fermentations that resuscitated in spring to create the sparkle: true or false
Absolutely true
Paraffinage and satinage refer to…
Wax coatings on corks
What was the impetus behind the creation of the committee interprofessional du Vin De Champaign(CIVC)?
German commands during World War II
The Champagne region takes its name from the Latin word “campagna” meaning
Open country
Most of the base wines for Champaign production were fermented in wood prior to world world two: true or false
True
Which champagne subzone was once categorized as “champagne deuxième zone”
Aube
What type of pruning system is shown?
Cordon de Royat
What type of pruning system is shown?
chablis
What type of pruning system is shown?
Guyot
What type of pruning system is shown?
Vallée de la Marne
