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Champagne Flashcards

1
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Who is Cedric Bouchard?

A

A Grower Champagne producer.

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What is Rosé de Riceys?

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Rosé de Riceys is a still rosé produced in the Champagne region from Pinot Noir. Riceys is a commune located at the south end of the Champagne region.

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3
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How many Premier Cru villages are in Champagne?

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42.

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How many Grand Cru villages are in Champagne?

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17

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5
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How many Champagne houses are there?

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Roughly 300.

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Where is the Côte de Sézanne and what wines are grown there?

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The Côte de Sézanne is in Champagne. Chardonnay is the dominant grape of the region.

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About what percentage of the world’s sparkling wine production is from Champagne?

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About 18%

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What are the five main zones in Champagne?

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Montagne de Reims
Vallée de la Marne
Côte des Blancs
Côte de Sézanne
Côte des Bar

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9
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What are the two main types of soil in Champagne?

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Chalk
Limestone-rich marl

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Which area of Champagne is known for its Kimmeridgian marl?

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Côte des Bar

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Other than the three main grapes, what grapes are permitted for use in Champagne?

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Pinot Blanc
Pinot Gris
Petit Meslier
Arbane

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In which areas of Champagne is Chardonnay the dominant grape variety?

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Côte des Blancs
Côte de Sézanne

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13
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Where in Champagne is Meunier most planted?

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Vallée de la Marne

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14
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Which areas of Champagne produce most of the Pinot Noir?

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Côte des Bar
Montagne de Reims (also produces a good deal of Chardonnay and Meunier)

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15
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What is Ratafia de Champagne PGI?

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A local vin de liqueur in Champagne.

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16
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How are rose Champagnes produced?

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Either short maceration, or blending up to 20% red wine into the cuvee.

17
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What is the term for the classification of the villages of Champagne?

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Echelle des crus.

18
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Who is Jacques Selosse?

A

A grower Champagnes (RM - Récoltant Manipulant)

19
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What is the term used for a grower that also makes and sells their own Champagne?

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a grower Champagnes, or RM (Récoltant-Manipulant).

20
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What is the Coteaux Champenois?

A

The appellation for still wines. They may be white, red or rosé.

21
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What is the Bollinger family known for?

A

Producing high quality Champagnes from Pinot Noir grapes.

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