FR_CHAMPAGNE

Question 1

Champagne Varieties
3 major
4 minor

Answer 1

MAJOR: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier

MINOR: Pinot Blanc (called Vrai in Champagne), Pinot Gris, Petite Meslier (meal-yay), Arbane (arban),

Question 2

Champagne Location
3 Facts

Answer 2

• Between the 48th and 49th parallels
• 90 miles directly east of Paris
• 172 miles from the English Channel

Question 3

Define Prestige Cuveè
+4 Facts

Answer 3

• The Champagne maker’s flagship wine (the best of the best)
• Vineyards: Only wines and grapes from the best vineyards, historically Grand Cru, that the winemaker has access to are used for blending
• Grapes: Pinot Meunièr is rarely included in the blend
• Aging: No requirements, but common practice is 4-10 years sur lie

Question 4

Most marketed Champagne houses and their Vin de Cuvée Tête de Cuvée)
4/10

Answer 4

• Moët & Chandon: Dom Perignon
• Louis Roederer (roe-duh-rah): Cristal
• Veuve Clicquot: Yellow Label (Widow Cliquot Invented riddling)
• Tattinger: Comte de Champagne Blanc de Blanc

Krug
Salon
Bollinger
Pol Roger
Perrier-Jouet