General Champagne Flashcards
In what year did the Champagne Riots occur? What was the impetus for this event?
1910-1911. The French government excluded the Aube from the geographic area of ‘Champagne’ in 1908.
Which 2 premier crus are rated 99% on the Echelle de Crus?
Mareuil-sur-Äy and Tauxières-Mutry.
When was the CIVC established?
1941, during German occupation. Led by Robert-Jean de Vogüé.
What varieties other than PN, PM, and Chard are allowed for Champagne production? Name a producer that uses all 7.
Arbane, Petit Meslier, PG, and PB. Aubry Fils “Le Nombre d’Or” Brut NV includes all 7 grapes.
Which 5 villages were promoted in 1985 to make the total of grand cru villages 17?
Chouilly, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Oiry, and Verzy
How many liters can the vin de cuvée be (first press)?
2050L, first press
How many liters can the vin de taille be?
500L, Second press
Which bottlings can be transferred to new bottles to go to market after secondary fermentation?
Bottles smaller than 375ml and larger than 3L and for NV up to 20% of 375ml bottles may be transferred instead of fermented in their own bottle.
How much of a harvest may be sold as vintage Champagne?
80% of a harvest can go into vintage champagne.
What styles of wine can be produced under Coteaux Champenois?
White, Rosé, and Red
How must Rosé de Riceys be vinified?
Semi-carbonic / Whole cluster. Must be 100% Pinot Noir.
Who is credited with inventing the pupitre and riddling?
Madame Ponsardin Clicquot
How many g/L can sec have?
17-32g/L for sec
What is the local synonym for Pinot Gris in Champagne?
Fromonteau
What is the VDL for Champagne?
Ratafia
What is the grand cru village in Champange for white only?
Chouilly
What is the grand cru village in Champagne for red only?
Tours-sur-Marne
Which grand cru in Montagne de Reims produces more Chardonnay than Pinot Noir?
Sillery
What are other names for Brut Nature?
Zero Dosage, Non Dosage, Brut Zero, Zero Dosaggio
What are the aging requirements for Vintage Champange?
must spend the 12mo sur lie, and may not be released until 36 months.
Why is Pinot Meunier produced predominantly in the Valle de la Marne?
VdM is cooler and PM has a shorter ripening period.
Define blocage.
Blocage is reserve wine saved for future blending.
What is rebeche?
The last press (0-10%) is called rebeche and must be used for distillate.
What is a bauge carre? bauge couronne?
Bauge carre - square lip of the bottle, indicates second fermentation has occurred under cork
Bauge Couronne - rounded lip, indicates secondary ferm was under crown cap.
