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In "Methode Champenoise" what is the other term for the 2nd pressing? |
Taille [Tai-ya] |
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What recent 5 years were excellent vintage years in Champagne? |
95, 96, 02, 04, 06 |
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What is the soil of champagne? |
Fine chalk |
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What is riddling? How long is the process? |
Process when each bottle is set on an A-frame rack, necks down. Each bottle is slightly turned and gradually tipped further downwards. After 6-8 weeks the bottle stands almost completely upside down, with the sediment testing in the neck. |
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What are the blending percentage specifications for non-vintage/multi vintage champagnes? |
- Blend of 2 or more harvests, 60%-80% base wine from current harvest - 20%-40% wine from previous vintages |
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List from least to greatest, the 9 Champagne bottle size names and their per bottle holds. (Not including average 750ml) |
Magnum 2 btls Jeroboam 4 btls Rehoboam 6 btls Methuselah 8 btls Salmanazar 12 btls Balthazar 16 btls Nebuchadnezzar 20 btls Solomon 24 btls Primat 36 btls |
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When making Champagne using "Methode Champenoise", how many pressings are permitted? |
2 |
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When does Champagne harvest take place? |
Late September, early October |
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In "Methode Champenoise", after blending, what does the winemaker do next? |
Adds "Liqueur de Tirage" |
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What 3 important decisions does the winemaker have to make when choosing their blend for Methode Champenoise? |
1. Which and how much of each grape to blend? 2. Which vineyards should the grapes come from? 3. Which years or vintages should be blended? |
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What is the most important step in Champagne production? |
Blending of still wines |
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In "Methode Champenoise" what is the most important step in creating a high quality wine? |
Aging on the lees |
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When "Methode Champenoise" is used outside Champagne, what are 3 ways it can be referred to as? |
1. Methode Traditionnelle 2. Classic Method 3. Metodo Tradicional |
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In "Methode Champenoise" what does the 1st fermentation produce? |
Still wine |
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In "Methode Champenoise" how long does the 1st fermentation take? |
2-3 weeks |
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What happens to the wine in "Methode Champenoise" during 2nd fermentation? |
Carbon dioxide is produced and natural sediments are left in the bottle |
