Unit 2 - The Regions and Terroirs of Champagne Flashcards
The Champagne Viticole is comprised of how many villages
318
How many villages does Montagne and Val de Reims have in total
93
How many villages does Vallee de la Marne have in total
103
How many villages does the Cote des Blancs and Environs have in total
58
How many villages does the Cote des Bar have in total
64
How many Grand Cru villages are there
17
How many Premier Cru villages are there
42
What two villages are ranked for 1 grape that is grand cru and 1 grape that is premier cru
Chouilly
- Grand Cru: Chardonnay
- Premier Cru: Pinot Noir
Tours-sur-Marne
- Grand Cru: Pinot Noir
- Premier Cru: Chardonnay
When did the echelle des crus disband
2003
How many terroirs make up Montagne and Val de Reims
4 Terroirs
- Massif de Saint Thierry
- Velse and Ardre Valleys
- Monts de Berru
- Grand Montagne de Reims
What is the dominate grape of Montagne and Val de Reims
Pinot Noir: 40.32%
The others:
- Pinot Meunier 33.59%
- Chardonnay 26%
What department is Montagne and Val de Reims located
Marne
Where is Massif de Saint Thierry located
- Right bank of the Velse River on the slopes of the Cote de I’Ile-de-France and on the Butte de Brimont
- Northwest of Reims
What is the northern most section of Champagne
Massif de Saint Thierry
What direction do most of the vineyards (slopes) face in Massif de Saint Thierry
Southeast
What is the dominate grape of Massif de Saint Thierry
Pinot Meunier at 54.31%
Others:
Pinot Noir: 28.84%
Chardonnay: 16.85%
What is the main soil types of Massif de Saint Thierry
Sand, clay, and marl
What is the premier cru village located in Massif de Saint Thierry and its grape
Bezannes
Grape: Chardonnay
Where is Vesle and Ardre Valleys (Val de Reims) located
South of Massif de Saint Thierry and west of Reims
Where are the vines located in proximity to the Ardre river
The vines flank both sides of the Ardre River
- The vines located on the right bank are sandwiched between the Ardre and Vesle Rivers
- The southeastern end of the valley abuts the northern section of the Montagne de Reims
What area is referred to as a Tardenois
The area that is sandwiched between the Ardre and Vesle Rivers
What is the dominant grape of the Vesle and Ardre Valleys (Val de Reims)
Pinot Meunier: 61.39%
Others:
Pinot Noir: 25.17%
Chardonnay: 13.31%
What is the main soil type of Ardre Valley
Sand, Clay, and Marl
What direction do the slopes (vineyards) face in Ardre Valley
Northeast and southeast
The following villages are ranked villages in what area in Montage and Val de Reims?
Chamery: PM/CH/PM, 1er Cru
Cormontreuil: CH/PN 1er Cru
Coulommes-la-Montagne: PM 1er Cru
Ecueil: PN, 1er Cru
Jouy-les-Reims: PM 1er Cru
Les Mesneux: PM 1er Cru
Pargny-les-Reims: PM 1er Cru
Sacy: PN 1er Cru
Sermiers: PM 1er Cru
Villedommange: PM 1er Cru
Villers-aux-Noeuds: PN 1er Cru
Vringy: PM 1er Cru
Vesle and Ardre Valley (Val de Reims)
Where is Monts de Berru located
4 miles east of Reims and circles around Mount Berru
What is the dominate grape of Monts de Berru
Chardonnay 91.35%
Others:
Pinot Meunier: 7.02%
Pinot Noir: 1.45%
What is the dominate soil of Monts de Berru
Chalk
What direction are the vineyards (slopes) in the Grand Montagne de Reims
South, East, Northwest, and North
What is the peak elevation on Montagne de Reims
660 feet / 200m
Is montage de reims really a mountain
No, its a very steep aymmetrical hill
- One side is Steep, the other is gentle
- It is situated south of Reims and north of Epernay
- its 18 miles running east to west
- 3-6 miles / 6-10 km wide
What is the northern most grand cru in the Grande Montagne de Reims
Sillery
What is the southern most grand cru in the Grande Montagne de Reims
Bouzy
Name the Grand Cru villages from North to South that are located in the Grande Montagne de Reims
Sillery
Puisieulx
Beaumont-sur-Vesle
Verzenay
Mailly - Champagne
Verzy
Ambonnay
Bouzy
Louvois
What is the dominate soil type of Grande Montagne de Reims
- Limestone - Rich Marl
- Chalk
Note: The soil varys by village
What is the dominate grapes of Grande Montagne de Reims
Pinot Noir: 56.28% (primarily located on limestone - rich marls)
Others:
Chardonnay: 30.25% (primarily located on chalk sub soils)
Pinot Meunier: 13.38% (primarily found on marl or lesser sites where frost threatens more consistently
The following villages are ranked villages in what area in Montagne and Val de Reims:
Billy-le-Grand; Ch 1er Cru
Chigny-les- Roses: PM 1er Cru
Ludes: PM 1er Cru
Montbre: PN/PM 1er Cru
Rilly - la - Montagne: PN / PM 1er Cru
Taissy: CH / PM 1er Cru
Tauxieres - Mutry: PN 1er Cru (99 point 1er Cru)
Trepail: CH 1er Cru
Trois - Puits: PM 1er Cru
Vaudemange: CH 1er Cru
Villers-Allerand: PM 1er Cru
Villers - Marmery: CH 1er Cru
Ambonnay: PN Grand Cru
Beaumont-sur-Vesle PN Grand Cru
Bouzy: PN Grand Cru
Louvois: PN Grand Cru
Mailly - Champagne: PN Grand Cru
Puisieulx: PN Grand Cru
Sillery: CH / PN Grand Cru
Verzenay: PN Grand Cru
Verzy: PN Grand Cru (added as Grand Cru in 1985)
Grande Montagne de Reims
Vallee de la Marne is comprised of how many terroirs
6
- Grande Vallee de la Marne
- Coteaux Sud d’Epernay
- Vallee de la Marne Rive Gauche
- Vallee de la Marne Rive Droite
- Conde
- Vallee de la Marne Ouest
What is the most planted grape in Vallee de la Marne
Pinot Meunier (59.67%)
Others
Pinot Noir: 22.99%
Chardonnay: 17.27%
What is the main soil type for Vallee de la Marne
Marls, Clay, and Sand with variable aspects
What directions are the vineyards (slopes) in the Vallee de la Marne
- The vineyards of the left bank (Rive Gauche) are north facing
- The vineyards of the right bank (Rive Driote) are south facing
What department is Vallee de la Marne located
Marne
Where is Grande Vallee de la Marne located
South of Montagne de Reims and North of Epernay
What is the main soil of Grande Vallee de la Marne
- Sand, Clay, and Marls
- The eastern fringe borders Dry Champagne (Champagne Pouilleuse) with its Chalk sub soil
What is the most planted grape id Grande Vallee de la Marne
Pinot Noir (64.47%)
Others:
Chardonnay (19.90%)
Pinot Meunier (15.50%)
The following villages are ranked villages in what area in Vallee de la Marne
Avenay-Val-d’Or: PN 1er Cru
Bisseuil: CH 1er Cru
Champillon: PN / PM 1er Cru
Cumieres: PN 1er Cru
Dizy: PN / CH 1er Cru
Hautvillers: PN / PM 1er Cru
Mareuil-sur-Ay: PN 1er Cru (99% 1er Cru)
Mutigny: PN 1er Cru
Ay: PN Grand Cru
Tours-sur-Marne: PN Grand Cru
Grande Vallee de la Marne
Where is Coteaux Sud d’Epernay located
Directly south of Epernay
What is the main soils of Coteaux Sud d’Epernay
It is a mixture of sand, clay, and marl from the Marne Valley that is further west and chalk from the Cote des Blancs with is to the south
What is the main grape of Coteaux Sud d’Epernay
Pinot Meunier (45.51%)
Others:
Chardonnay: (42.14%)
Pinot Noir (12.29%)
What direction do the vineyards (slopes) of Coteaux Sud d’Epernay face
Southeast, South, and Southwest
The village of Pierry (PM 1er Cru) is a ranked village for what terrior in the Vallee de la Marne
Coteaux Sud d’Epernay
What does Rive Gauche mean
Left Bank
Where is Vallee de la Marne Rive Gauche located
The left bank of the Marne River
What is the dominate grape of Vallee de la Marne Rive Gauche
Pinot Meunier (76.22%)
Other
Chardonnay (12.01%)
Pinot Noir (11.75%)
What is the main soil type of Vallee de la Marne Rive Gauche
Sands, Marls, and Clays
What does Rive Droite mean
Right Bank
Where is Vallee de la Marne Rive Droite located
The vineyards are located on the right bank of the Marne Valley and are bisectes by the Chatillon River
What is the dominate soil of Vallee de la Marne Rive Droite
Sand, Clay, and Marls