Champagne

Question 1

Champagne AC

Answer 1

44 Premier cru

17 Grand cru

Question 2

3 most famous regions in Champagne

Answer 2

Montagne de Reims (Pinot noir)
Vallee de la Marne (Meunier, buds late to prevent spring frost)
Cote des Blancs (Chardonnay)

Cote de Sezanne (Chardonnay)
Cote des Bar (Pinot noir)

Question 3

Climate in Champagne

Answer 3

Cool continental
(Winter freeze, spring frosts, rain, cloudy)
Ideal for sparkling: grape sugar remains low and high acidity in warm years)

Question 4

To minimise the threat of frosts

Answer 4

Planted on slope, chalk soils help good drainage and retain sufficient water

Question 5

First liquid come off the press

Answer 5

Cuvée contains the purest juice

Question 6

Non-vintage and Vintage Champagne ageing requirements

Answer 6

Non vintage: Minimum aged 15 months included 12 months on lees

Vintage: Minimum aged 36 months (no Lees ageing requirements)

Question 7

Prestige Cuvée

Answer 7

The finest wine in the winery’s range