FAQ

Novices

What is Champagne region?
What is a Champagne wine?
What are the characteristics of the Champagne terroir?
What are the approved grape varieties
What is the first task to carry out on the vines after harvesting?
Why are the grapes harvested by hand?
What are the stages in the Champagne making process?
What is the role of the different fermentation processes?
What is blending (assemblage)?
What makes a Champagne unique?
How should Champagne be served?
When should Champagne be served?

Enthusiasts

Where are the vineyards?
How are the vineyards distributed?
What does AOC mean?
What role do the climate, soil and topography play?
What are the approved grape varieties?
What are the approved pruning methods?
What other vineyard maintenance tasks are there?
What is sustainable viticulture?
Is vineyard yield restricted?
Is pressing regulated?
How is the juice prepared for the winemaking process?
What happens during fermentation?
What happens during blending (assemblage)?
What stages does Champagne go through before it is released for sale?
What do packaging and labelling involve?
What are the different bottle capacities?
Why is there such a diversity of Champagne wines?
What are the different dosage levels used in Champagne making?
How should a bottle of Champagne be opened?
What is the history of Champagne?
Who are the Champagne producers?
What is the Comité Champagne?

Lovers

Where are the champagne vineyards?
What are the characteristics of the Champagne soil?
What are the characteristics of the Champagne climate?
Why are the vines grafted?
What are the regulatory requirements for planting vines?
What is the purpose of pruning?
When does harvesting begin?
How is pressing done?
What are reserve wines?
How is rosé Champagne made?
What information must be included on the label?
What influence do the different grape varieties have on the aromas of Champagne?
How do Champagne aromas develop over time?
How should a bottle of Champagne be stored?
How was the Champagne AOC established?
What is the history of Champagne?
What are the current market statistics for Champagne?
What is the Comité Champagne?