History Flashcards
Champagne production remained problematic until…
early 1800’s
What does CIVC stand for?
Comite Interprofessional du Vin de Champagne
What does CIVC do?
Regulatory body responsible for mediating relations between growers and producers.
Oversees production methods and promotion of Champagne
What is the Echelle de Crus?
percentile system by which villages, or crus, of Champagne appellation are rated
What is MA (Marque d’Acheteur)?
A “buyers own brand”
Often large supermarket or restaurant that purchases Champagne and sells it under own label
What is ND (Negociant Distributeur)?
A middleman company that distributes Champagne it did NOT make
What is SR (Societe de Recoltants)?
a firm, NOT a co-operative set up by a union of often related growers who share resources to make their wines and collectively market several brands
What is RC (Recoltant Cooperateur)?
A grower whose grapes are vilified at a co-operative, but sells the wine under his own label
What is CM (Cooperative Manipulant)?
A growers co-operative that produces the wine under a single brand
What is RM (Recoltant Manipulant)?
A grower-producer who makes Champagne from estate grown fruit. 95% of the grapes must originate in producers own vineyards
What is the mean annual temperature in Champagne?
50 degrees Fahrenheit
Causing extreme vary in ripening and quality differs year to year
