Champagne Grand Amateur Certificate

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Quiz Questions

1.
Q1. The Champagne designation applies to any sparkling wine produced anywhere in France?
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
2.
Q2. There are 3 main varietals used in Champagne:
- A.
  Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Meunier
- B.
  Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay
- C.
  Chardonnay, Gamay, Mourvèdre
- D.
  Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris
3.
Q3. Champagne was once called “Vin Diable” (Devil’s Wine):
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
4.
Q4. What is the exception in Champagne?
- A.
  It is the only wine region producing sparkling wines only
- B.
  It is the only wine region allowed to mix red and white wine to produce rosé
- C.
  It is the only wine region making wines from this grape
5.
Q5. Which one of these wine regions does not produce Champagne?
- A.
  Montagne de Reims
- B.
  Côte des Blancs
- C.
  Côtes de Bourg
- D.
  Côte des Bar
6.
Q6. A Blanc de Blancs Champagne is made only from:
- A.
  Sauvignon Blanc
- B.
  Pinot Noir
- C.
  Chardonnay
- D.
  Meunier
- E.
  Pinot Blanc
7.
Q7. Which color(s) can the Champagne have?
- A.
  White, Rosé, Red
- B.
  White or Rosé
- C.
  White
8.
Q8. How much does a Nabuchodonosor bottle contain?
- A.
  75cl (~25.36 oz)
- B.
  15L (~507.21 oz)
- C.
  1.5L (~50.72 oz)
9.
Q9. Champagne is said to be a ___________ wine:
- A.
  Fizzy
- B.
  Still
- C.
  Sparkling
- D.
  Bubbly
10.
Q10. Which method is used to obtain the sparkling Champagne?
- A.
  By doing second fermentation in bottle
- B.
  By adding gas in the bottle
- C.
  By blowing in the bottle
11.
Q11. During the pressing, the grapes must be:
- A.
  Without grape skins and seeds
- B.
  Whole clusters (bunches)
12.
Q12. The alcoholic fermentation turns the grape juice into:
- A.
  Still wine
- B.
  Sparkling wine
- C.
  Sweet wine
13.
Q13. Assemblage (blend) can consist in mixing different plots, crus (villages), varietals and vintages.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
14.
Q14. Non-Vintage (NV) Champagnes must age in the cellar for at least:
- A.
  13 months
- B.
  15 months
- C.
  17 months
15.
Q15. Champagne soils are mainly:
- A.
  Sandy
- B.
  Calcareous (Chalk)
- C.
  Silty
16.
Q16. Among the numerous missions of the Comité Champagne, one of the most important ones is to:
- A.
  Promote the Champagne brands
- B.
  Manage the distribution network
- C.
  Protect the Champagne appellation
17.
Q17. Which is the biggest format of Champagne bottle?
- A.
  Jeroboam
- B.
  Salomon
- C.
  Balthazar
- D.
  Mathusalem
- E.
  Melchizedec
18.
Q18. According to the legend, which monk did invent Champagne?
- A.
  Dom Ruinart
- B.
  Dom Dominico
- C.
  Dom Perignon
- D.
  Dom Pedro
19.
Q19. The yield (kilogrammes of grapes produced per hectare) is limited.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
20.
Q20. How is a Champagne made only from red wine grapes called?
- A.
  It doesn’t exist
- B.
  A Blanc de Noirs Champagne
- C.
  A Rosé Champagne
- D.
  A Grand Cru

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Champagne Grand Amateur Certificate

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