KM Questions CMS 23.09.25

Question 1

Who makes PN TX 17 and from which cru

Answer 1

Bollinger, Tauxieres

Question 2

Who makes the Cumieres Coteaux Champenois

Answer 2

Renee Geoffroy

Question 3

What is Pointage

Answer 3

Shaking bottles briskly to dislodge the sediment

Question 4

In which village would you find Pierre Gimonnet

Answer 4

Cuis

Question 5

In which year was the CIVC formally established

Answer 5

1941

Question 6

What is the maximum amount of a recoltant manipulant’s production that may be from purchased grapes

Answer 6

5%

Question 7

Who produces Corne Bautray, from which Variety and Cru

Answer 7

Jacquesson, Chardonnay, Dizy

Question 8

From which vintage was Dom Perignon Rose first produced

Answer 8

1959

Question 9

A Sovereign is equivalent to how many bottles in size

Answer 9

35

Question 10

What is the term used for the release of older vintages of reserve wine to be used in a NV assemblage

Answer 10

Deblocage

Question 11

What is the current iteration of Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle and of which vintages is it comprised

Answer 11

Iteration 26 2012, 2008, 2007

Question 12

Who makes Comtesse Marie de France

Answer 12

Paul Bara

Question 13

Who makes the following cuvees (Minimum 2/3 for a correct answer)
Chemin de Chalons
Chemin de Reims
Chemin d’Avize

Answer 13

Chemin de Chalons – Jacques Selosse
Chemin de Reims – Chartogne Taillet
Chemin d’Avize – Larmandier Bernier

Question 14

Who makes the cuvees Umami and Mycorhize

Answer 14

De Sousa

Question 15

Who makes the cuvee 1086

Answer 15

Nyetimber

Question 16

Which Cremant does not have its own appellation but is nested under a regional appellation

Answer 16

Cremant de Savoie (Vin de Savoie)

Question 17

What is the most planted grape in Savoie

Answer 17

Jacquere

Question 18

Give 2 synonyms for Savagnin which are commonly used in France

Answer 18

Naturé and Traminer

Question 19

Which AOCs are permitted to produce Vin Jaune in the Jura region

Answer 19

Château-Chalon AOC, Arbois Vin Jaune AOC, Cotes du Jura vin Jaune AOC and Vin Jaune de L’Etoile

Question 20

What are the communes of Chateau Chalon

Answer 20

Château-Chalon, Domblans, Menétru-le-Vignoble, Nevy-sur-Seille

Question 21

Which 2 lakes moderate the region of Savoie

Answer 21

Bourget and Lake Geneva (Leman)

Question 22

Who makes the Cuvee Sacha in Arbois AOP

Answer 22

Jacques Puffeney

Question 23

Who makes the Mondeuse Vielles Vignes Coteaux de Tormery in Savoie AOP

Answer 23

Andre and Michel Quenard

Question 24

What type of wine is Bugey Cerdon

Answer 24

Méthode ancestrale Rose, from Gamay and Poulsard, Min 40 g/l RS and aged on the lees for a min 2 months prior to disgorgement

Question 25

Pupillin is a geographical designation of which appellation

Answer 25

Arbois

Question 26

What is the minimum aging required for a Vin de Paille prior to release

Answer 26

 3 years

Question 27

Which 3 grapes can be used in the Vin Mousseux from the cru of Ayze

Answer 27

Gringet, Altesse, Roussette d’Ayze

Question 28

List the sparkling wines that can be made in Bugey and the major varietals for each

Answer 28

Bugey Cerdon – Gamay and Poulsard Bugey Montagnieux Mousseux – Mondeuse, Chardonnay, Altesse (min 70% combined) Bugey Mousseux Rose – Gamay and Pinot Noir (min 70% combined) Bugey Mousseux Blanc – Chardonnay, Molette, Jacquere (min 70% combined)

Question 29

List the red wine appellations in the Savoie area which contain 100% Mondeuse

Answer 29

Arbin, St Jean de la Porte, Bugey Montagnieu

Question 30

What is a common synonym for Chardonnay in the Jura

Answer 30

Gamay blanc

Question 31

What are the 4 provinces in Canada that produce wine commercially

Answer 31

Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Quebec

Question 32

What are the sub appellations of Niagara on the Lake

Answer 32

Niagara River, Niagara Lakeshore, 4 Mile Creek, St David’s Bench

Question 33

What is the most planted grape in Auckland

Answer 33

Chardonnay

Question 34

What are the official sub-regions of Auckland

Answer 34

Matakana, Waiheke Island, Kumeu

Question 35

Which region has the driest climate of the North Island in NZ

Answer 35

Hawke's Bay

Question 36

How else is Gisborne known as

Answer 36

Poverty Bay

Question 37

Which region in New Zealand is the sunniest

Answer 37

Nelson

Question 38

In South Africa, which Geographical Unit has no districts or wards

Answer 38

Limpopo

Question 39

What are the wards of the Worcester district

Answer 39

Nuy, Hex River Valley, Scherpenheuvel, Stettyn, Keeromsberg, Rooikrans

Question 40

Who makes Cuvee Clive

Answer 40

Graham Beck