Mainly Champagne and Sparkling - ST Questions 23.05.20

Question 1

Who is credited with the creation of the CIVC and in which year?

Answer 1

Robert-Jean de Vogue, 1941

Question 2

How many villages can grow grapes for Champagne AOP?

Answer 2

357

Question 3

Who makes Les Clos Pompadour?

Answer 3

Pommery

Question 4

List all the permitted grapes in Champagne.

Answer 4

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Meunier, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Arbane, Petit Meslier, Voltis

Question 5

In what year was the first vintage of Dom Perignon?

Answer 5

1921

Question 6

Which is the only Premier Cru village to provide grapes for Dom Perignon?

Answer 6

Hautvillers

Question 7

Which Champagne house also owns Chateau Pichon Comtesse de Lalande ?

Answer 7

Roederer

Question 8

What is a bidule?

Answer 8

A small capsule underneath the crown cap which collects the lees before disgorgement

Question 9

Which Champagne house first introduced the Brut Champagne concept?

Answer 9

Pommery

Question 10

How many litres in a Salmanazar?

Answer 10

9L

Question 11

What would be the classic parameter of a Champagne must?

a) pH 2.3-2.6
b) pH 2.6-2.9
c) pH 2.9-3.2
d) pH 3.2-3.5

Answer 11

c) pH 2.9-3.2

Question 12

What does the process of jetting the Champagne involve?

Answer 12

Agitating the Champagne with a jet of water so that the mousse rises and the CO2 pushes out any oxygen before the cork is inserted.

Question 13

In which sub region would you find the cru village of Riceys?

Answer 13

Aube

Question 14

Would a Champagne or wine suffering from lightstrike be lighter or darker than usual and which vitamin is a precursor to the problem?

Answer 14

Lighter, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Question 15

What is vin de Cuvée?

Answer 15

The first pressing of 2050 Litres

Question 16

What is the standard pressure after disgorgement for Champagne …
at 10 degrees Celsius? ____ bar
at 20 degrees Celsius? ____ bar
at 40 degrees Celsius? ____ bar

Answer 16

at 10 degrees Celsius. 5.5 bar
at 20 degrees Celsius. 8.0 bar
at 40 degrees Celsius. 15.0 bar

Question 17

How many KG in a marc of grapes?

Answer 17

4000 kg, (the amount in a traditional basket press)

Question 18

In which sub regions would you find each of the following premier cru villages?
Trepail
Vaudemange 
Cuis 
Dizy 
Grauves

Answer 18

Trepail – Montagne de Reims
Vaudemange – Montagne de Reims
Cuis – Cote des Blancs
Dizy – Vallee de la Marne
Grauves – Cote des Blancs

Question 19

By what name are base wines known by?

Answer 19

Vins Clairs

Question 20

Which of the following is not a Special Club producer?

a) Renee Geoffroy
b) Paul Bara
c) Marc Hebrart
d) Pierre Gimmonet

Answer 20

a) Renee Geoffroy

Question 21

Who makes the following cuvees?
Les Crayeres 
Exquise 
Corne Bautray 
Empreinte 
Blason Rose

Answer 21

Les Crayeres – Egly Ouriet
Exquise – Jacques Selosse
Corne Bautray – Jacquesson
Empreinte – Renee Geoffroy
Blason Rose – Perriet Jouet

Question 22

List the sparkling wines that can be made in Bugey and major varietals for each.

Answer 22

Bugey Cerdon – Gamay and Poulsard

Bugey Montagnieux Mousseux – Mondeuse, Chardonnay, Altesse (min 70% combined)

Bugey Mousseux Rose – Gamay and Pinot Noir (min 70% combined)

Bugey Mousseux Blanc – Chardonnay, Molette, Jacquere (min 70% combined)

Question 23

What is the equivalent for Perlwein in Spain?

Answer 23

Vino Aguja

Question 24

What is the encepagement for Blanquette de Limoux?

Answer 24

90% Mauzac plus Chardonnay and Chenin blanc

Question 25

What is Classic Penedes?

Answer 25

A sub classification within DO Penedes for Espumoso wines. Min 15 mths on lees, obligatory organic certified, 3.5 atmospheres

Question 26

What is Corpinnat?

Answer 26

Non-Cava sparkling from a defined region within Penedes, Single Estate, Hand Harvested, min 18 mths on lees, obligatory organic certified, from 90% historic varietals

Question 27

What is the German equivalent of Hauersekt?

Answer 27

Winzersekt

Question 28

What is Saten?

Answer 28

Franciacorta from white grapes only Chardonnay/Pinot Bianco, Only Brut permitted, 24 mths on lees

Question 29

Name the third of the ‘big three’ Cava producers. Cordoniu, Freixenet and ________.

Answer 29

Garcia Carrion

Question 30

What are the permitted grapes in Bourgogne Mousseux?

Answer 30

Pinot Noir, Gamay, Cesar (Yonne only)

Question 31

List the subzones of Chianti DOCG.

Answer 31

Rufina, Montespertoli, Montalbano, Colli Senesi, Colli Aretini, Colline Pisane, Colli Fiorentini

Question 32

List the villages within Valpolicella Classico.

Answer 32

Fumane, Negrar, Marano, Saint Ambrogio, Saint Pietro in Cariano

Question 33

List the subzones of Cannonau di Sardegna DOC.

Answer 33

Oliena, Jerzu, Capo Ferrato

Question 34

What are the subregions of Ribeira Sacra?

Answer 34

Amandi, Chantada, Quiroga Bibei, Ribeiro do Mino, Ribeiro do Sil

Question 35

What are the requirements for Rioja Vinedo Singular?

Answer 35

35 yr old vines, 10 year history with the vineyard, hand harvest, 100% from named vineyard

Question 36

What is Ojo de Gallo.

Answer 36

A rose blended from Hondarrabi Zuri and Hondarrabi Beltza in Pais Vasco

Question 37

Which are the second wines of the following chateaux?
Pichon Baron
Lynch Bages
Langoa Barton
Issan
Marquis de Terme – Gondats de Marquis de Terme

Answer 37

Pichon Baron – Griffons de Pichon Baron
Lynch Bages – Echo de Lynch Bages
Langoa Barton – Lady Langoa
Issan – Blason d’Issan

Question 38

Name 6 communes of Pessac-Leognan.

Answer 38

Any 6 of Pessac, Leognan, Cadaujac, Canejan, Gradignan, Martillac, Merignac, Saint Medard d’Eyrans, Talence, Villenave d’Ornons

Question 39

Which Bordeaux Chateaux are owned by Axa Millesimes?

Answer 39

Suduiraut, Pichon Baron, Pibran, Petit Village

Question 40

Which two ingredients go into the cocktail named ‘Death in the Afternoon’?

Answer 40

Champagne and Absinthe