WINE UNIVERSITY Test of knowledge about vineyards – Champagne November 13, 2019 / No Comments Test your Champagne knowledge! /10 1 votes, 5 avg 13 Test of knowledge about vineyards - Champagne Wineonline challenges you with these questions about the Champagne region! 10 questions about this world-renowned region for these sparkling wines. However, do you know some of its specificities? You will know it by consulting your profile! 1 / 10 What are the three grape varieties authorized in the production of Champagne wine? Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, to which can be added to a few historical grape varieties (Arbanne, Pinot Blanc, Petit Meslier...) that can be used but are no more planted. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, to which can be added to a few historical grape varieties (Arbanne, Pinot Blanc, Petit Meslier...) that can be used but are no more planted. 2 / 10 Which Benedictine monk is known to be the "inventor of champagne"? Dom Ruinart Dom Corleone Dom Pérignon Dom Pérignon of course! Although some people doubt his true involvement in the invention of champagne, he remains the spiritual father of all Champenois. Dom Pérignon of course! Although some people doubt his true involvement in the invention of champagne, he remains the spiritual father of all Champenois. 3 / 10 Spot the odd one out Bouchard Moët & Chandon Pol Roger Bouchard, who is a Burgundian trader. Bouchard, who is a Burgundian trader. 4 / 10 Which method is used to obtain the effervescence of champagne? By adding gas to a still wine By blowing into the bottle A second fermentation in the bottle A second fermentation in the bottle is carried out by adding a tirage liqueur (a mixture of sugars and yeasts). It is commonly referred to as the "traditional method". A second fermentation in the bottle is carried out by adding a tirage liqueur (a mixture of sugars and yeasts). It is commonly referred to as the "traditional method". 5 / 10 What do the bottles traditionally rest on during the so-called riddling process? Rack Shelves Barrel Rack, although the use of gyropallets is nowadays widely developed and is just as effective. Rack, although the use of gyropallets is nowadays widely developed and is just as effective. 6 / 10 What does the acronym "CIVC" mean? Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne Conseil Intérieur pour la Valorisation du Champagne Comité International des Vétérans Champenois The Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (Interprofessional Committee for Champagne Wine), created in 1941. Its mission is to defend and promote the Champagne appellation. The Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (Interprofessional Committee for Champagne Wine), created in 1941. Its mission is to defend and promote the Champagne appellation. 7 / 10 How large is the Champagne appellation area? 53 000 hectares 34 000 hectares 115 000 hectares Approximately 34,000 hectares, divided into 3 areas: the Montagne de Reims, the Côte des Blancs and the Vallée de la Marne. Also noteworthy, the Côte des Bars sector in the Aubois vineyard. Approximately 34,000 hectares, divided into 3 areas: the Montagne de Reims, the Côte des Blancs and the Vallée de la Marne. Also noteworthy, the Côte des Bars sector in the Aubois vineyard. 8 / 10 What food was it customary to dip in a glass of Champagne? Some butter Pink Biscuits of Reims A Strasbourg sausage A Pink Biscuits of Reims, of course! This one was a good match for the style of the champagnes of the time, much more balanced. A Pink Biscuits of Reims, of course! This one was a good match for the style of the champagnes of the time, much more balanced. 9 / 10 What is the capacity of a "Nabuchodonosor" Champagne? 75 cl 15 L 1,5 L 15 L, the true friend of weddings! Nebuchadnezzar is one of the largest containers of champagne. 15 L, the true friend of weddings! Nebuchadnezzar is one of the largest containers of champagne. 10 / 10 What are the main characteristics of the Champagne terroirs? Granite Deads Chalk Chalk, which retains water to feed the vine in case of drought. Hence the famous local crayons, which can be visited in some houses. Chalk, which retains water to feed the vine in case of drought. Hence the famous local crayons, which can be visited in some houses. Your score is 0% Restart quiz Please rate this quiz Send feedback Feel free to share you result with us 😉
