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What is the volume of a Magnum bottle?

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1.5 liters

A Magnum is equivalent to 2 standard bottles of wine.

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What is the volume of a Jeroboam bottle?

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3 liters

A Jeroboam holds the equivalent of 4 standard bottles.

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What is the volume of a Methuselah bottle?

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6 liters

A Methuselah is equal to 8 standard bottles.

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What is the volume of a Salmanazar bottle?

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9 liters

A Salmanazar holds the same amount as 12 standard bottles.

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What is the volume of a Balthazar bottle?

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12 liters

A Balthazar is equivalent to 16 standard bottles.

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What is the volume of a Nebuchadnezzar bottle?

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15 liters

A Nebuchadnezzar holds the same as 20 standard bottles.

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How many bottles does a Magnum equal?

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2 bottles

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How many bottles does a Jeroboam equal?

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4 bottles

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How many bottles does a Methuselah equal?

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8 bottles

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How many bottles does a Salmanazar equal?

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12 bottles

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How many bottles does a Balthazar equal?

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16 bottles

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How many bottles does a Nebuchadnezzar equal?

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20 bottles

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What is the primary grape variety in the Côte des Blancs sub-region?

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Chardonnay

The Cote des Blancs is known for its high-quality Chardonnay grapes.

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Which sub-region of Champagne is known for mostly Chardonnay grapes?

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Côte de Sézanne

Like the Cote des Blancs, the Côte de Sézanne predominantly features Chardonnay.

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What grape variety is predominantly grown in the Montagne de Reims sub-region?

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Pinot Noir

Montagne de Reims is recognized for its production of Pinot Noir.

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Which Champagne sub-region is also known as Côte des Bars?

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Aube

The Aube region is commonly referred to as Côte des Bars.

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What is the primary grape variety in the Aube sub-region?

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Pinot Noir

The Aube is predominantly planted with Pinot Noir grapes.

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Which sub-region of Champagne is known for mostly Pinot Meunier?

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Vallée de la Marne

The Vallée de la Marne primarily features Pinot Meunier as its grape variety.

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Fill in the blank: Vitry-le-Francois is mostly known for _______.

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Pinot Meunier

Vitry-le-Francois is part of the Vallée de la Marne and is recognized for Pinot Meunier.

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What is Cramant?

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A village in the Champagne region known for its high-quality grapes.

Cramant is classified as a Grand Cru village.

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What is Verzy?

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A village in the Champagne region associated with notable vineyards.

Verzy is recognized for its production of high-quality Champagne.

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What is Chouilly?

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A village in the Champagne region known for its Chardonnay grapes.

Chouilly is classified as a Grand Cru village.

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What is Verzenay?

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A village in the Champagne region famous for its Pinot Noir grapes.

Verzenay is classified as a Grand Cru village.

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What is Bouzy?

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A village in the Champagne region primarily known for its Pinot Noir production.

Bouzy is classified as a Grand Cru village.

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What is Tours-sur-Marne?
A village in the Champagne region recognized for its blend of grape varieties. ## Footnote Tours-sur-Marne is classified as a Premier Cru village.
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What is Bethon?
A village in the Champagne region noted for its vineyards and quality Champagne. ## Footnote Bethon is classified as a Premier Cru village.
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What is Sillery?
A village in the Champagne region known for its Pinot Noir grapes. ## Footnote Sillery is classified as a Premier Cru village.
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What is Beaumont-sur-Vesle?
A village in the Champagne region associated with quality Champagne production. ## Footnote Beaumont-sur-Vesle is classified as a Premier Cru village.
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What is Puisieux?
A village in the Champagne region recognized for its vineyards. ## Footnote Puisieux is classified as a Premier Cru village.
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What is Ay-Champagne?
A village in the Champagne region known for its historic Champagne houses. ## Footnote Ay-Champagne is classified as a Grand Cru village.
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What is Mailly-Champagne?
A village in the Champagne region noted for its high-quality Pinot Noir. ## Footnote Mailly-Champagne is classified as a Grand Cru village.
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What is Louvois?
A village in the Champagne region recognized for its quality vineyards. ## Footnote Louvois is classified as a Grand Cru village.
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What is Avize?
A village in the Champagne region known for its Chardonnay grapes. ## Footnote Avize is classified as a Grand Cru village.
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What is Ambonnay?
A village in the Champagne region famous for its Pinot Noir. ## Footnote Ambonnay is classified as a Grand Cru village.
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What are Les Riceys?
A village in the Champagne region known for its unique grape varieties and wines. ## Footnote Les Riceys is classified as a Premier Cru village.
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What is Le-Mesnil-sur-Oger?
A village in the Champagne region known for its Chardonnay grapes. ## Footnote Le-Mesnil-sur-Oger is classified as a Grand Cru village.
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What are Grand Cru Villages?
Villages classified at the highest level in Champagne production. ## Footnote There are 17 Grand Cru villages.
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What is a Cru?
A classification indicating the quality of vineyards in Champagne. ## Footnote There are 255 designated Crus in Champagne.
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What is a Premier Cru?
A classification for villages that produce high-quality Champagne but are not Grand Cru. ## Footnote There are 42 Premier Cru villages.
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How many Grand Cru villages are there in Champagne?
17. ## Footnote Grand Cru villages are known for producing the highest quality grapes.
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How many Premier Cru villages are there in Champagne?
42. ## Footnote Premier Cru villages are recognized for their quality but are ranked below Grand Cru.
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What is the total number of Grand Cru vineyards in Côte de Nuits?
25 ## Footnote The Grand Cru vineyards are distributed across various communes in Côte de Nuits.
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Name one Grand Cru vineyard located in Gevrey-Chambertin.
Chambertin ## Footnote Gevrey-Chambertin has a total of 9 Grand Cru vineyards.
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Fill in the blank: The Grand Cru vineyard _____ is located in Morey-Saint-Denis.
Clos de la Roche ## Footnote Morey-Saint-Denis has 5 Grand Cru vineyards.
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Which two Grand Cru vineyards are found in Chambolle-Musigny?
Bonnes Mares, Musigny ## Footnote Chambolle-Musigny has a total of 2 Grand Cru vineyards.
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How many Grand Cru vineyards are in Vougeot?
1 ## Footnote The only Grand Cru vineyard in Vougeot is Clos de Vougeot.
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List three Grand Cru vineyards located in Vosne-Romanée.
* La Romanée * Romanée-Conti * Romanée Saint-Vivant ## Footnote Vosne-Romanée has a total of 8 Grand Cru vineyards.
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True or False: All Grand Cru vineyards in Côte de Nuits are located in the same commune.
False ## Footnote Grand Cru vineyards are spread across multiple communes in Côte de Nuits.
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Name the Grand Cru vineyard known for being one of the most prestigious in Vosne-Romanée.
Romanée-Conti ## Footnote Romanée-Conti is highly regarded and sought after in the wine world.
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Fill in the blank: The Grand Cru vineyard _____ is located in Gevrey-Chambertin and is known for its unique terroir.
Chambertin Clos de Béze ## Footnote This vineyard is adjacent to Chambertin and is also highly esteemed.
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What is the significance of Grand Cru vineyards in the context of Côte de Nuits?
They represent the highest classification of vineyards, known for exceptional quality. ## Footnote Grand Cru status is a mark of prestige and quality in Burgundy wines.

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