The Champagnes Flashcards
What are the grapes in the Brut Reserve
Pinot Noir 40 %, Chardonnay 40 % & Pinot Meuniere 20 %
Which year was the winery founded?
1888
In what village is the winery situated?
Hautvillers in the valley of Marne
Which vintage Champagne was based on the harvest of 2013
Cuvée II Premier Cru Brut
How much sugar is added to the Brut Reserve in the dosage?
9 grams per liter
What is the name of the Champagne that has no added sugar in the dosage?
Brut Nature
How old is the winepress used by the winery?
It is from 1888. The oldest wine press now in use in Champagne.
Which prestigious price did Joseph Desruets win in Sweden 2017 for their Rosé?
Gold medal in the class “best sparkling Rosé” at Vinordic Wine challenge.
How many bottles does the winery normally produce?
20 000 - 25 000 bottles, depending on the harvest.
Champagne Joseph Desruets only uses their own grapes for their production. What is this called?
Recoltant manipulant (RM) or Propriétaire récoltant.
Which grapes does Joseph Desruets grow?
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunière.
Which method is used for creating their rosé wines?
They use Rosé d’assemblage, which means that a red wine (Coteau Champenois) is blended with the Champagne. The other type is called “Rosé de saignée” which is a macerated rosé, where the grapes are in contact with the skins for a few hours.
Which generation is now working with the winery?
The fifth generation.
What is the grape variety and dosage of the 2014 vintage, Coeur de Pinots?
Pinot Noir 90 %, Pinot Meuniere 10 %, 6 grammes of sugar in the dosage.
Which vintage Champagne was the product of 2009 year’s harvest?
Sous les Clos
