Growing Environment and Grape Growing Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 subregions in France?
A
-Montage de Reims
-Vallee de la Marne
-Cote des blancs
-Cote de Sezanne
-Cote des bar
2
Q
What is the climate in Champagne?
A
–cool continental
-oceanic influence
3
Q
How much rain does Champagne get per year and what is the annual temp?
And what sort of wine does this produce?
A
-700mm
-11 degrees
-low alc
-acidic base wine= ideal for trad method
4
Q
Rain is spread throughout the year in Champagne, but what happens if there it lots during flowering/fruitset?
A
-reduces yields
-fungal disease
-dilution of crop
5
Q
In the last 30 years, the climate has warmed and harvest dates have moved forward to ?
A
-av of 18 days
-acidity dropped
-alc risen by 0.7%
