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Champagne & Sparkling WineChampagne & Sparkling Wine

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Sparkling Wine MethodsSparkling Wine Methods

• CharmaCharmatt - Secondary fermentation in large sealed interconnected - Secondary fermentation in large sealed interconnected tankstanks

A.K.A. Bulk Process, Cuvee Close (Fr.), Metodo Charmat(It.), A.K.A. Bulk Process, Cuvee Close (Fr.), Metodo Charmat(It.), Autoclave(It.), Granvas (Sp.), método continuo (Po.) Autoclave(It.), Granvas (Sp.), método continuo (Po.)

• TransferTransfer - The secondary fermentation takes place in a bottle, the - The secondary fermentation takes place in a bottle, the wine is then transferred to a pressurized tank where it passes wine is then transferred to a pressurized tank where it passes through a filtration system to remove sediment. through a filtration system to remove sediment.

A.K.A. bottle fermented, fermented in the bottle, transfer methodA.K.A. bottle fermented, fermented in the bottle, transfer method

• CarbonationCarbonation - CO2 is injected into the wine as in soft drinks. - CO2 is injected into the wine as in soft drinks.

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Methode ChampenoiseMethode Champenoise

Use of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapesUse of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes Limited juice extraction from grapes (26.4gal/350lbs of grapes)Limited juice extraction from grapes (26.4gal/350lbs of grapes) Primary alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel followed by Primary alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel followed by

malo-lactic fermentation.malo-lactic fermentation. Blending of base wine and reserve wines.Blending of base wine and reserve wines. Cuvee is bottled with cane sugar & yeast.Cuvee is bottled with cane sugar & yeast. Secondary fermentation takes place in bottle.Secondary fermentation takes place in bottle. Riddling (Riddling (RemuageRemuage)) Disgorging (Disgorging (DegorgementDegorgement)) DosageDosage Aging (1yr for non-vintage, 3 for vintage)Aging (1yr for non-vintage, 3 for vintage) ReleaseRelease

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Reims

Chateau Thierry

Chalons-en-Champagne

Montagne de ReimsMontagne de Reims

Vallee de la MarneVallee de la Marne

Cotes des BlancCotes des Blanc

Bar-sur-Aube

Bar-sur-Seine

ChampagneChampagne

Epernay

Grand Cru: Grand Cru: 100% rating100% rating•AmbonayAmbonay•AvizeAvize•AyAy•Beaumont-sur-VesleBeaumont-sur-Vesle•BouzyBouzy•Chouilly - Cotes du BlancChouilly - Cotes du Blanc•Cramant - Cotes du BlancCramant - Cotes du Blanc•LouvoisLouvois•MaillyMailly•Les Mesnil sur OgerLes Mesnil sur Oger•Oger - Cotes du BlancOger - Cotes du Blanc•OiryOiry•PuisieulxPuisieulx•SillerySillery•Tours-sur-MarneTours-sur-Marne•VerzanayVerzanay•VerzyVerzy

Premier Cru: Premier Cru: 90-99% rating90-99% rating•41 Villages41 Villages

Other: Other: 80-89% rating80-89% rating•142 Villages142 Villages

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Champagne StylesChampagne Styles

• Brut Nature or Brut Zero- Champagne with no dosage Brut Nature or Brut Zero- Champagne with no dosage added, the driest style.added, the driest style.

• Brut – Very dry; <1% liqueur added.Brut – Very dry; <1% liqueur added.

• Extra Sec – Extra Dry; 1-3% liqueur added.Extra Sec – Extra Dry; 1-3% liqueur added.

• Sec – Dry; 3-5% liqueur added.Sec – Dry; 3-5% liqueur added.

• Demi-Sec – Slightly Dry; 5-8% liqueur added.Demi-Sec – Slightly Dry; 5-8% liqueur added.

• Doux – Sweet; 8-15% liqueur added.Doux – Sweet; 8-15% liqueur added.

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Bottle SizesBottle Sizes

• Split – ¼ bottle; 187 mlSplit – ¼ bottle; 187 ml

• Half – ½ bottle; 375 mlHalf – ½ bottle; 375 ml

• Full – 750 mlFull – 750 ml

• Magnum – 2 bottles; 1.5 LMagnum – 2 bottles; 1.5 L

• Jeroboam – 4 bottles; 3.0 LJeroboam – 4 bottles; 3.0 L

• Rehoboam – 6 bottles; 4.5 LRehoboam – 6 bottles; 4.5 L

• Methuselah – 8 bottles; 6 LMethuselah – 8 bottles; 6 L

• Salmanazar – 12 bottlesSalmanazar – 12 bottles

• Balthazar – 16 bottlesBalthazar – 16 bottles

• Nebuchadnezzar – 20 bottles; 15 LNebuchadnezzar – 20 bottles; 15 L

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• RM: Recoltant-ManipulantRM: Recoltant-Manipulant• NM: Negociant-ManipulantNM: Negociant-Manipulant• CM: Cooperative de ManipulationCM: Cooperative de Manipulation• MA: Marque AuxiliaireMA: Marque Auxiliaire

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Spanish Sparkling WineSpanish Sparkling Wine

• CAVACAVA

• Metodo TradicionalMetodo Tradicional• Paralleda, Xarel-lo, Macebeo ChardonnayParalleda, Xarel-lo, Macebeo Chardonnay• Monastrell, Garnacha and Pinot Noir.Monastrell, Garnacha and Pinot Noir.• PenedesPenedes• Largest producer of Sparkling WineLargest producer of Sparkling Wine• Yield is according to a fixed formula and is based Yield is according to a fixed formula and is based

on grape tonnage—12 tonnes per hectare of on grape tonnage—12 tonnes per hectare of white and 8 tonnes per hectare of red grapes are white and 8 tonnes per hectare of red grapes are allowed, with a maximum of 100 litres of must allowed, with a maximum of 100 litres of must per 150 kg of grapes.per 150 kg of grapes.

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CALIFORNIA SPARKLING WINECALIFORNIA SPARKLING WINE

• The French ConnectionThe French Connection

• Classic Methods, Classic VarietiesClassic Methods, Classic Varieties

• Methode ChampenoisMethode Champenois

• California ChampagneCalifornia Champagne

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ITALIAN SPARKLING WINE ITALIAN SPARKLING WINE

• Spumante - FrizzanteSpumante - Frizzante

• PiemontePiemonte

• Asti SpumanteAsti Spumante

• MuscatMuscat

• Brachetto d’AcquiBrachetto d’Acqui

• Moscato d’AstiMoscato d’Asti

• Prosecco di Conegliano - ValdobbiadeneProsecco di Conegliano - Valdobbiadene

• BelliniBellini

• DOC vs ProseccoDOC vs Prosecco

• FranciacortaFranciacorta

• DOCGDOCG

• Metodo ClassicoMetodo Classico

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German Sparkling WineGerman Sparkling Wine

• SektSekt

• PerlweinPerlwein

• SchaumweinSchaumwein

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Glossary of Sparkling Wine TermsGlossary of Sparkling Wine Terms

• AssemblageAssemblage

• Blanc de BlancBlanc de Blanc

• Blanc de NoirBlanc de Noir

• CavaCava

• CMCV (classic CMCV (classic method/classic varieties)method/classic varieties)

• CremantCremant

• Cuvee PrestigeCuvee Prestige

• Grand MarquesGrand Marques

• Gyro PalettesGyro Palettes

• Liqueur de tirageLiqueur de tirage

• Liqueur d’expiditionLiqueur d’expidition

• Metodo ClassicoMetodo Classico

• Prise de moussePrise de mousse

• PupitresPupitres

• RemuaugeRemuauge

• TirageTirage

• RoseRose