Champagne sommelier quiz

Champagne sommelier quiz at Introductory level: 10 questions, every answer explained. From Brut Nature to Prestige Cuvée — test everything you know about Champagne. Try one question, then the rest with CRU Quiz.

Written by Alper Billik — Advanced Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers, 2019).

10 questions at Introductory Sommelier level, each with the answer and a short explanation.

Try one: What are the three dominant grape varieties in Champagne? A) Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier B) Chardonnay, Aligoté, Pinot Noir C) Pinot Noir, Gamay, Chardonnay D) Meunier, Riesling, Chardonnay

Answer: A) Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier. Pinot Noir (structure), Chardonnay (elegance) and Pinot Meunier (fruitiness) account for over 99% of plantings. Champagne actually permits seven historic varieties — Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Arbane and Petit Meslier are the four minor permitted grapes.

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