General Champagne Flashcards
1
Q
Which other grapes apart from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meuniere are permitted in a Champagne?
A
Arbanne, Petit mesliere, Pinot Blanc, Pinot gris
2
Q
What does the “Method champenoise” mean?
A
It is the process consisting of first creating a base wine (vin Claire) and then bottling the wine for a second fermentation to create the bubbles (stored at least 15 months on the lees), before the bottle is finished the yeast is removed by freezing the yeast and removing the capsule and adding the cork.
