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Zraly Test Champagne Flashcards

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What do Champagne, Port and Sherry have in common?

A

They are all blended wines and the shipper is responsible for all phases of production - you buy based on the reputation and reliability of the shipper

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Where is the region of Champagne located in France and what are the 4 main areas within the region?

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1.5 hours NE of Paris
Valley of the Marne
Mountain of Reims
Cotes des Blancs
Cote des Bar
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What are the 3 grapes of Champagne and what percent is planted of each?

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Pinot Noir - 38%
Pinot Meunier - 35%
Chardonnay - 27%

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What are the 3 major types of Champagne and how are they different?

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  1. Nonvintage/multiple vintage - blend of 2 or more harvests (60-80% current vintage and 20-40% from previous vintages
  2. Vintage - from a single vintage
  3. “Prestige” Cuvee - from a single vintage with longer aging requirements
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What is the process of making Champagne called?

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Methode Champenoise - not allowed in EU or outside of Champagne

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6
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How long must a NV Classic Champagne be aged?

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15 months

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How long must a Vintage Champagne be aged?

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3 years

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8
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What is Liqueur de Tirage?

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after the blending process the winemaker adds a blend of sugar and yeast to begin the wine’s second fermentation. Wine is placed in its permanent bottle with temporary cap.

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9
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What does “riddling” mean?

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After secondary fermentation wine bottles are placed in A frame racks, necks down, and each bottle is given a slight turn while gradually tipping the bottle further downward until it is almost completely upside down with sediment resting in the neck of the bottle

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What does “degorgement” mean?

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Top of the bottle is dipped in a brine solution to freeze it, then the temporary cap is removed and out fly the frozen sediments propelled by the Carbon Dioxide

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What does “dosage” mean?

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Combination of wine and cane sugar is added to the bottle after degorgement - determines if Champagne will be sweeter or drier

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12
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What are the 4 levels of dryness/sweetness determined by the level of dosage?

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Brut: Dry
Extra Dry: Semidry
Sec: Semisweet
Demi-sec: Sweet

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13
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What is a “Blanc de Blanc” Champagne made from?

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100% Chardonnay

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What is a “Blanc de Noir” Champagne made from?

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100% Pinot Noir

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15
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How many PSI are in a bottle of Champagne?

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close to 90lbs per square inch

6 atmospheres of pressure = 3 times the amount of pressure in a car tire

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16
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What are the best style of glasses to use for Champagne and why?

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Flute or Tulip

Does not lose its bubbles as quickly and the shape enhances the aromas in the glass

17
Q

How many bottles of Champagne in a Magnum?

A

2 bottles

18
Q

How many bottles of Champagne in a Jeroboam?

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4 bottles

19
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How many bottles of Champagne in a Rehoboam?

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6 bottles

20
Q

How many bottles of Champagne in a Methuselah?

A

8 bottles

21
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How many bottles of Champagne in a Salmanzar?

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12 bottles

22
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How many bottles of Champagne in a Balthazar?

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16 bottles

23
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How many bottles of Champagne in a Nebuchadnezzar?

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20 bottles

24
Q

What is Spanish sparkling wine called?

A

Cava

25
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What is German sparkling wine called?

A

Sekt

26
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What is Italian sparkling wine called?

A

Spumante

27
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What region produces Prosecco?

A

Veneto, Italy

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