mooc Flashcards
What is the average duration of the Champagne harvests?
2-3weeks
How many types of vine pruning are used in Champagne?
4
vineyard tasks x main related season
desuckering
pruning
topping/shoot trimming
desuckering→spring
pruning→winter
topping/shoot trimming→summer
The “marc”, or traditional unit of measurement for a press-load of Champagne grapes,is equivalent to how many kilograms of grapes?
4000kg
The “cuvée” portion of the pressing refers to:
the juice with the highest sugar and acid content
Malolactic fermentation in Champagne is:
compulsory or optional
optional
The Champagne blending process uses reserve wines:
in all Champagne blends apart from vintage Champagne
The ideal humidity for a Champagne wine cellar is around:
70%
The ideal storage temperature for Champagne wine is around:
10°C-15°C (50°F -60°F)
What particular qualities tend to make Champagne wine travel better than other wines ?
(several possible answers)
its limpidity/clarity
the strength of the bottle
the carbon dioxide dissolved in the wine
its limpidity/clarity
the strength of the bottle
the carbon dioxide dissolved in the wine
What is the dominant grape variety planted on the Montagne de Reims?
Pinot Noir
What does “AOC”, in “Champagne AOC”, stand for?
Appellation Originale Contrôlée
Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée
Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée
When was the Champagne AOC established?
1936
Complete the following phrase (2 words max - clue : Comité Champagne’s motto): Champagne only comes from…
Champagne
Sustainable viticulture in Champagne is a voluntary approach that aims to reduce
the environmental impact of vinegrowing in terms of: (several possible answers)
air pollution
climate change
water pollution
soil pollution
biodiversity loss
landscape spoilage
air pollution
climate change
water pollution
soil pollution
biodiversity loss
landscape spoilage
The weight of a Champagne bottle has dropped from 900 to 835 grams with a consequent
reduction in carbon emissions of 8000 metric tonnes carbon dioxide per year.
This is equal to the emissions from how many cars?
4000
What historical events contributed to the renown of Champagne wine? (several possible answers)
the incident of the vase of Soissons
the coronnation of French Kings
the famous Champagne fairs
the coronnation of French Kings
the famous Champagne fairs
In the 17th Century, the effervescence in Champagne wines was an instant hit at court and in other circles keen to differentiate themselves from others.
true or false
true
In 1837, who invented a way of adding just the right amount of sugar to Champagne wine
to make it sparkle without the bottle exploding?
Jean-Baptiste François
Louis Pasteur
Emile Manceau
Jean-Baptiste François
At what point did Champagne shipments return to pre-World War I levels?
at the beginning of the 1950s
Who are the major players in the Champagne industry? (several answers possible)
The Growers
The Houses
The Cooperatives
The Growers
The Houses
The Cooperatives
In terms of export sales, Champagne ranks today as:
the biggest player
the second biggest player
the third biggest player
in the French wine industry
the biggest player
in the French wine industry
The Champagne production zone represents:
4%
6%
8%
of the French area under vine
4% of the French area under vine
The Comité Champagne safeguards the collective interests of the Champagne Growers and Houses.
true or false
true
The Comité Champagne was one of the first-ever joint trade associations created in France.
What year was it established?
1941
What famous person commissioned customized, flat-bottomed bottles made of clear glass
(so that nobody could hide a bomb in the punt)?
Alexander II of Russia
Napoleon Bonaparte
Stanislas II
Alexander II of Russia
How many kilometers of cellars extend beneath the surface of the Champagne vineyards?
85 km
102 km
Nobody knows exactly, because the last surveyor gave up counting within just a few years
Nobody knows exactly, because the last surveyor gave up counting within just a few years
What is the average size of a plot in Champagne?
12ares
How many parcels make up the Champagne vineyard area?
280000
What is meant by a Champagne “cru”?
a village or commune
What is one of the most important rules when opening a bottle of Champagne?
Turn the bottle not the cork
To keep the ring of bubbles or “collerette” longer, the glass should be filled:
2/3 full
What is the better way to stock Champagne glasses?
opening upward
opening downward
opening upward
What is the minimum aging period for a Vintage Champagne?
36 months
correct order the senses that come into play when tasting Champagne
Ear
Eye
Nose
Mouth
