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The Champagne Viticole is comprised of how many villages

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318

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How many villages does Montagne and Val de Reims have in total

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93

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How many villages does Vallee de la Marne have in total

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103

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How many villages does the Cote des Blancs and Environs have in total

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58

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How many villages does the Cote des Bar have in total

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64

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How many Grand Cru villages are there

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17

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How many Premier Cru villages are there

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42

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What two villages are ranked for 1 grape that is grand cru and 1 grape that is premier cru

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Chouilly

  • Grand Cru: Chardonnay
  • Premier Cru: Pinot Noir

Tours-sur-Marne

  • Grand Cru: Pinot Noir
  • Premier Cru: Chardonnay
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When did the echelle des crus disband

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2003

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How many terroirs make up Montagne and Val de Reims

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4 Terroirs

  • Massif de Saint Thierry
  • Velse and Ardre Valleys
  • Monts de Berru
  • Grand Montagne de Reims
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What is the dominate grape of Montagne and Val de Reims

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Pinot Noir: 40.32%

The others:

  • Pinot Meunier 33.59%
  • Chardonnay 26%
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What department is Montagne and Val de Reims located

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Marne

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Where is Massif de Saint Thierry located

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  • Right bank of the Velse River on the slopes of the Cote de I’Ile-de-France and on the Butte de Brimont
  • Northwest of Reims
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What is the northern most section of Champagne

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Massif de Saint Thierry

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What direction do most of the vineyards (slopes) face in Massif de Saint Thierry

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Southeast

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What is the dominate grape of Massif de Saint Thierry

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Pinot Meunier at 54.31%

Others:

Pinot Noir: 28.84%

Chardonnay: 16.85%

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What is the main soil types of Massif de Saint Thierry

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Sand, clay, and marl

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What is the premier cru village located in Massif de Saint Thierry and its grape

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Bezannes

Grape: Chardonnay

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Where is Vesle and Ardre Valleys (Val de Reims) located

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South of Massif de Saint Thierry and west of Reims

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Where are the vines located in proximity to the Ardre river

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The vines flank both sides of the Ardre River

  • The vines located on the right bank are sandwiched between the Ardre and Vesle Rivers
  • The southeastern end of the valley abuts the northern section of the Montagne de Reims
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What area is referred to as a Tardenois

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The area that is sandwiched between the Ardre and Vesle Rivers

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What is the dominant grape of the Vesle and Ardre Valleys (Val de Reims)

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Pinot Meunier: 61.39%

Others:
Pinot Noir: 25.17%
Chardonnay: 13.31%

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What is the main soil type of Ardre Valley

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Sand, Clay, and Marl

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What direction do the slopes (vineyards) face in Ardre Valley

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Northeast and southeast

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The following villages are ranked villages in what area in Montage and Val de Reims? Chamery: PM/CH/PM, 1er Cru Cormontreuil: CH/PN 1er Cru Coulommes-la-Montagne: PM 1er Cru Ecueil: PN, 1er Cru Jouy-les-Reims: PM 1er Cru Les Mesneux: PM 1er Cru Pargny-les-Reims: PM 1er Cru Sacy: PN 1er Cru Sermiers: PM 1er Cru Villedommange: PM 1er Cru Villers-aux-Noeuds: PN 1er Cru Vringy: PM 1er Cru
Vesle and Ardre Valley (Val de Reims)
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Where is Monts de Berru located
4 miles east of Reims and circles around Mount Berru
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What is the dominate grape of Monts de Berru
Chardonnay 91.35% Others: Pinot Meunier: 7.02% Pinot Noir: 1.45%
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What is the dominate soil of Monts de Berru
Chalk
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What direction are the vineyards (slopes) in the Grand Montagne de Reims
South, East, Northwest, and North
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What is the peak elevation on Montagne de Reims
660 feet / 200m
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Is montage de reims really a mountain
No, its a very steep aymmetrical hill - One side is Steep, the other is gentle - It is situated south of Reims and north of Epernay - its 18 miles running east to west - 3-6 miles / 6-10 km wide
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What is the northern most grand cru in the Grande Montagne de Reims
Sillery
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What is the southern most grand cru in the Grande Montagne de Reims
Bouzy
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Name the Grand Cru villages from North to South that are located in the Grande Montagne de Reims
Sillery Puisieulx Beaumont-sur-Vesle Verzenay Mailly - Champagne Verzy Ambonnay Bouzy Louvois
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What is the dominate soil type of Grande Montagne de Reims
- Limestone - Rich Marl - Chalk Note: The soil varys by village
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What is the dominate grapes of Grande Montagne de Reims
Pinot Noir: 56.28% (primarily located on limestone - rich marls) Others: Chardonnay: 30.25% (primarily located on chalk sub soils) Pinot Meunier: 13.38% (primarily found on marl or lesser sites where frost threatens more consistently
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The following villages are ranked villages in what area in Montagne and Val de Reims: Billy-le-Grand; Ch 1er Cru Chigny-les- Roses: PM 1er Cru Ludes: PM 1er Cru Montbre: PN/PM 1er Cru Rilly - la - Montagne: PN / PM 1er Cru Taissy: CH / PM 1er Cru Tauxieres - Mutry: PN 1er Cru (99 point 1er Cru) Trepail: CH 1er Cru Trois - Puits: PM 1er Cru Vaudemange: CH 1er Cru Villers-Allerand: PM 1er Cru Villers - Marmery: CH 1er Cru Ambonnay: PN Grand Cru Beaumont-sur-Vesle PN Grand Cru Bouzy: PN Grand Cru Louvois: PN Grand Cru Mailly - Champagne: PN Grand Cru Puisieulx: PN Grand Cru Sillery: CH / PN Grand Cru Verzenay: PN Grand Cru Verzy: PN Grand Cru (added as Grand Cru in 1985)
Grande Montagne de Reims
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Vallee de la Marne is comprised of how many terroirs
6 - Grande Vallee de la Marne - Coteaux Sud d'Epernay - Vallee de la Marne Rive Gauche - Vallee de la Marne Rive Droite - Conde - Vallee de la Marne Ouest
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What is the most planted grape in Vallee de la Marne
Pinot Meunier (59.67%) Others Pinot Noir: 22.99% Chardonnay: 17.27%
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What is the main soil type for Vallee de la Marne
Marls, Clay, and Sand with variable aspects
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What directions are the vineyards (slopes) in the Vallee de la Marne
- The vineyards of the left bank (Rive Gauche) are north facing - The vineyards of the right bank (Rive Driote) are south facing
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What department is Vallee de la Marne located
Marne
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Where is Grande Vallee de la Marne located
South of Montagne de Reims and North of Epernay
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What is the main soil of Grande Vallee de la Marne
- Sand, Clay, and Marls | - The eastern fringe borders Dry Champagne (Champagne Pouilleuse) with its Chalk sub soil
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What is the most planted grape id Grande Vallee de la Marne
Pinot Noir (64.47%) Others: Chardonnay (19.90%) Pinot Meunier (15.50%)
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The following villages are ranked villages in what area in Vallee de la Marne Avenay-Val-d'Or: PN 1er Cru Bisseuil: CH 1er Cru Champillon: PN / PM 1er Cru Cumieres: PN 1er Cru Dizy: PN / CH 1er Cru Hautvillers: PN / PM 1er Cru Mareuil-sur-Ay: PN 1er Cru (99% 1er Cru) Mutigny: PN 1er Cru Ay: PN Grand Cru Tours-sur-Marne: PN Grand Cru
Grande Vallee de la Marne
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Where is Coteaux Sud d'Epernay located
Directly south of Epernay
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What is the main soils of Coteaux Sud d'Epernay
It is a mixture of sand, clay, and marl from the Marne Valley that is further west and chalk from the Cote des Blancs with is to the south
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What is the main grape of Coteaux Sud d'Epernay
Pinot Meunier (45.51%) Others: Chardonnay: (42.14%) Pinot Noir (12.29%)
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What direction do the vineyards (slopes) of Coteaux Sud d'Epernay face
Southeast, South, and Southwest
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The village of Pierry (PM 1er Cru) is a ranked village for what terrior in the Vallee de la Marne
Coteaux Sud d'Epernay
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What does Rive Gauche mean
Left Bank
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Where is Vallee de la Marne Rive Gauche located
The left bank of the Marne River
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What is the dominate grape of Vallee de la Marne Rive Gauche
Pinot Meunier (76.22%) Other Chardonnay (12.01%) Pinot Noir (11.75%)
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What is the main soil type of Vallee de la Marne Rive Gauche
Sands, Marls, and Clays
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What does Rive Droite mean
Right Bank
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Where is Vallee de la Marne Rive Droite located
The vineyards are located on the right bank of the Marne Valley and are bisectes by the Chatillon River
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What is the dominate soil of Vallee de la Marne Rive Droite
Sand, Clay, and Marls
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What is the dominate grape of Vallee de la Marne Rive Droite
Pinot Meunier (70.01%) Others: Pinot Noir (18.13%) Chardonnay (11.76%)
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Where is Conde located
Western part of Marne Valley, stretches between the towns of Dormans and Chateau-Thierry
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What is the main soil type of Conde
Limestone
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Where are the vineyards (slopes) in Conde
Low Slopes
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What is the dominate grape of Conde
Pinot Meunier (68.55%) Others: Pinot Noir: 18.65% Chardonnay: 12.80%
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What is the western most section of Champagne Viticole
Vallee de la Marne Ouest
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Where is Vallee de la Marne Ouest
The western edge of Vallee de la Marne
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What famous landmark and is known as the western capital of champagne is located in Vallee de la Marne Ouest
Gallo - Roman Castle of Chateau Thierry
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Where do most of the vineyards (slopes) lie in the Vallee de la Marne Ouest
On the right bank of the Marne River - Vines face south and southeast
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What is the main grape of Vallee de la Marne Ouest
Pinot Meunier (69.10%) Other: Chardonnay: 15.89% Pinot Noir: 14.93%
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What is the main soil of Vallee de la Marne Ouest
Sand, Clay, and Marl (Mostly Clay) - The further you go west in Vallee de la Marne, the more clayish the soils become
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How many terroirs make up the Cote des Blancs and Environs
5 - The Cote des Blancs (10 villages) - Val du Petit Morin (20 villages) - Cote de Sezanne (12 villages) - Vitryat (Vitry-le-Francois) (15 villages) - Montgueux (1 villages)
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What is the main soil type of the Cote des Blancs and Environs
Chalk - All 5 terroirs are located in the Champagne Pouilleuse " Dry Champagne" section
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What is the dominate grape of the Cote des Blancs and Environs
Chardonnay (84.5%) Other Pinot Meunier (8.19%) Pinot Noir (7.27%)
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Where is the terroir known as the Cote des Blancs located
- it runs from northeast to southwest, perpendicular to the Marne Valley - It is directly south of the Coteaux Sud d'Epernay
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How long is the terroir Cote des Blancs
8 miles / 13 km in length from north to south
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What is the main soil of the terroir Cote des Blancs
Chalk
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What is the main grape of the terroir Cote des Blancs
Chardonnay (97.11%) Other: Pinot Noir (2.04%) (Most of the pinot comes from the village of Vertus) Pinot Meunier (0.81%) (rare occurrence)
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The following villages are ranked villages in what area in Cote des Blancs and Environs Bergeres-les-Vertus: CH 1er Cru Cuis: 1er Cru Grauves: CH 1er Cru Vertus: CH 1er Cru Avize: CH Grand Cru Chouilly: CH Grand Cru (added as Grand Cru in 1985) Cramant: CH Grand Cru Le Mensil-sur-Oger: CH Grand Cru ( added as Grand Cru in 1985) Oger: CH Grand Cru (added as Grand Cru in 1985) Oiry: CH Grand Cru (added as Grand Cru in 1985)
Cote des Blancs
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Where is Val du Petit Morin located
The Petit Morin is a 53 mile / 86km long tributary of the Marne River - It headwaters form here midst a series of hills southwest of the Cote des Blancs
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How long is the Petit Morin
53 miles
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What direction does the Petit Morin flow
West
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What is the main soil type of Val du Petit Morin
Chalk, Clay, Sand, and Marl
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What is the dominate grape of Val du Petit Morin
Chardonnay (51.78%) Other Pinot Meunier (38.13%) Pinot Noir (10.04%)
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The following villages are ranked villages in what area in the Val du Petit Morin - Etrechy: CH 1er Cru - Val-des-Marais: CH 1er Cru - Villeneuve-Renneville: CH 1er Cru Voipreux: CH 1er Cru
Val du Petit Morin
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Where is Cote de Sezanne located
- This hilly zone, lying north to south of the city of Sezanne
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What direction do the vineyards (slopes) face in the Cote de Sezanne
Southeast
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What is the main soil type of the Cote de Sezanne
Chalk - There is also some pockets of clay
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What is the dominate grape of the Cote de Sezanne
Chardonnay (74.85%) Other: Pinot Noir: 18.67% Pinot Meunier: 6.45%
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Where is Vitryat (Vitry -le-Francois) located
- Southeast of the Cote des Blancs and Northeast of the Cote de Sezanne - The Vitryat zone lies in the heart of of Champagne Pouilleuse (Dry Champagne)
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What direction are the vineyards (Slopes) in Vitryat (Vitry-le-Francois)
East
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What is the main soil type of Vitryat (Vitry-le-Francois)
Chalk
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What is the main grape of Vitryat (Vitry-le-Francois)
Chardonnay (97.49%) Other: Pinot Noir: (1.29%) Pinot Meunier (1.14%)
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Where is Montgueux located
West of Troyes on a chalk outcrop at 685 feet / 209m elevation
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What direction are the vineyards (slopes) in Montgueux
South
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What is the dominate grape of Montgueux
Chardonnay (90.25%) Other Pinot Noir (9.22%) Pinot Meunier (.38%)
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Where is the Cote des Bars located
The southernmost reaches of Champagne Viticole - In the Aube Department - Southeast of the city of Troyes - It is in an area known as Wet Champagne
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What is the main soil type of the Cote des Bars
Limestone - rich Kimmeridgean Marl
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What direction do the vineyards (slopes) face in the Cote des Bars
Southeast
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What is the dominate grape of the Cote des Bars
Pinot Noir (84.44%) Other Chardonnay (11.22%) Pinot Meunier (3.18%)
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Where is Bar-sur-Aubois located
The grape growing villages encircle around the city of Bar-sur-Aube
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What is the dominate grape of Bar-sur-Aubois
Pinot Noir (80.22%) Other Chardonnay (12.30%) Pinot Meunier (6.9%)
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How many terroirs make up the Cote des Bars
2 Bar-sur-Aube ( 31 villages) Barsequanais (33 villages)
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Where is Barsequanais located in the Cote des Bars
- Is comprised of five river valleys: Arce, Ource, Seine, Laignes, and Sarce
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What is the dominate grape of Barsequanais
Pinot Noir (86.31%) Other Chardonnay (10.74%) Pinot Meunier (1.53%)
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How many villages make up Massif Saint Theirry
16
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How many ranked villages are in Massif Saint Theirry
1 - Bezannes CH 1er Cru
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How many villages make up Vesle & Ardre Valley (Val de Reims)
51 villages
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How many villages in Vesle & Ardre Valley (Val de Reims) are ranked
12 villages ``` Chamery: PM/CH/PN, 1er Cru Cormontreuil: CH/PN, 1er Cru Coulommes-la-Montagne: PM 1er Cru Ecueil: PN, 1er Cru Jouy-les-Reims: PM 1er Cru Les Mesneux: PM 1er Cru Pargny-les-Reims: PM 1er Cru Sacy: PN 1er Cru Sermiers: PM 1er Cru Villedommange: PM 1er Cru Villers-aux-Noeuds: PN 1er Cru Vringy: PM 1er Cru ```
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Val de Reims is also known as what?
Petit Montagne
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How many villages make up Monts de Berru
5 villages
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How many villages in Monts de Berru are ranked
None
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How many villages make up Grande Montagne de Reims
21 villages
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How many villages in the Grande Montagne de Reims are ranked
21 villages ``` Billy-le-Grand: CH 1er Cru Chingy-les-Roses: PM 1er Cru Ludes: PM 1er Cru Montbre: PN / PM 1er Cru Rilly-la-Montagne: PN / PM 1er Cru Taissy: Ch / PM 1er Cru Tauxieres-Mutry - PN 1er Cru (99% 1er Cru) Trepail: CH 1er Cru Trois-Puits: PM 1er Cru Vaudemange: CH 1er Cru Villers-Allerand: PM 1er Cru Villers-Marmery: CH 1er Cru Ambonnay: PN Grand Cru Beaumont-sur Vesle: PN Grand Cru Bouzy: PN Grand Cru Louvois: PN Grand Cru Mailly-Champagne: PN Grand Cru Puisieulx: PN Grand Cru Sillery: CH/PN Grand Cru Verzenay: PN Grand Cru Verzy: PN Grand Cru (added in 1985) ```
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How many villages make up Grande Vallee de la Marne
12 villages
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How many villages in Grande Vallee de la Marne are ranked
10 villages ``` Avenay-Val-d'Or: PN 1er Cru Bisseuil: CH 1er Cru Champillon: PN / PM 1er Cru Cumieres: PN 1er Cru Dizy: PN / CH 1er Cru Hautvillers: PN / PM 1er Cru Mareuil-sur-Ay: PN 1er Cru (99% 1er Cru) Mutigny: PN 1er Cru Ay: PN Grand Cru Tours-sur-Marne: PN Grand Cru ```
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How many villages make up Coteaux Sud d'Epernay
11 villages
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How many villages in Coteaux Sud'd Epernay are ranked
1 - Pierry
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How many villages make up Vallee de la Marne Rive Gauche
14 Villages
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How many villages make up Vallee de la Marne Rive Driote
24 Villages
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How many villages make up Conde
4 villages
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How many villages in Vallee de la Marne Rive Gauche are ranked
0
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How many villages in Vallee de la Marne Rive Driote are ranked
0
122
How many villages in Conde are ranked
0
123
How many villages from Vallee de la Marne Ouest are ranked
0
124
How many villages make up Vallee de la Marne Ouest
38 Villages
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How many villages make up the Cote des Blancs
10 Villages
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How many villages from the Cote des Blancs are ranked
10 ``` Bergeres-les-Vertus: CH 1er Cru Cuis: CH 1er Cru Grauves: CH 1er Cru Vertus: CH 1er Cru Avize: CH Grand Cru Chouilly: CH Grand Cru - added in 1985 Cramant: CH Grand Cru Le Mensil-sur-Oger: CH Grand Cru - added in 1985 Oger: CH Grand Cru - added in 1985 Oiry: CH Grand Cru - added in 1985 ```
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How many villages make up Val du Petit Morin
20
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How many villages from Val du Petit Morin are ranked
4 Etechy: CH 1er Cru Val-des-Marais: CH 1er Cru Villeneuve-Renneville: CH 1er Cru Voipreux: CH 1er Cru
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How many villages make up Cote de Sezanne
12 Villages
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How many Villages from Cote de Sezanne are ranked
0
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How many villages make up Vitryat (Vitry-le-Francois)
15 Villages
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How many villages from Vitryat (Vitry-le-Francois) are ranked
0
133
How many villages make up Montgueux
1 Village
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How many villages from Montgueux are ranked
0
135
How many villages make up Bar-sur-Aubois
31 Villages
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How many villages from Bar-sur-Aubois are ranked
0
137
How many villages make up Barsequanais
33 Villages
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How many villages from Barsequanais are ranked
0
139
The Sezannais is comprised of what sub regions
Cote de Sezanne and Val du Petit Morin
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Which area has a warmer climate, Sezannais or Cote des Blancs
Sezannais - the climate is much warmer - Also this area lies south of the Cote des Blanc
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What department is Montgueux located
The Aube
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What is the main soil type of Montgueux
Chalk
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What is the main grape grown in Montgueux
Chardonnay
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What is the slope direction for Montgueux
South
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What two villages from Montagne de Reims is known for Chardonnay
Villers - Marmery and Trepail
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What is the main soil type of Villers - Marmery and Trepail
Chalk
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What direction do the vineyards (slope) face in Villers - Marmery and Trepail
East

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