The vineyards of Champagne
- 1. Champagne is known for its bubbles. What process creates these bubbles?
A) Aging in oak barrels
B) Fermentation in stainless steel tanks
C) Carbonation
D) Secondary fermentation in the bottle
- 2. What is the term for the mixture of sugar and wine added to top off a Champagne bottle after disgorgement?
A) Dosage
B) Decanting
C) Soutirage
D) Macération
- 3. What is the minimum aging requirement for a vintage Champagne before release?
A) 5 years
B) 1 year
C) 3 years
D) 10 years
- 4. What is the term for the smallest Champagne bottle size equivalent to 1.5 liters?
A) Nebuchadnezzar
B) Salmanazar
C) Magnum
D) Jeroboam
- 5. Which type of Champagne contains little to no sugar added in the dosage?
A) Extra Dry
B) Sec
C) Demi-Sec
D) Brut Nature
- 6. Which of the following is an essential characteristic in the Champagne region's climate?
A) Dry climate
B) Cool temperatures
C) Harsh winds
D) Hot and humid conditions
- 7. Which term refers to the process of blending wines from different vineyards in Champagne?
A) Cuvée
B) Millésime
C) Crémant
D) Assemblage
- 8. What is the labor-intensive traditional method of Champagne production known as?
A) Méthode Champenoise
B) Tirage
C) Cuvée
D) Assemblage
- 9. Which Champagne house is known for its cuvée 'Dom Pérignon'?
A) Moët & Chandon
B) Roederer
C) Krug
D) Veuve Clicquot
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