Wine Quiz – Drappier Champagne

How well do you know Drappier Champagne ?

The world of wine is vibrant, constantly changing and ever so interesting. Everyday wine enthusiasts can learn & share their new experiences with good food & friends. So the following ‘Wine Quiz’ is a little bit of fun and learning for all - and for those a little more competitive a personal test of your wine knowledge.

● So you think you know Drappier Champagne?
● Or - You think you know their different styles of Champagne?

Take this short Drappier Champagne Quiz & find out.

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The Champagne House of Drappier is 100% family owned, when was it founded?

1808

1848

1888

1908

2 / 12

The Champagne House of Drappier is currently operated by which generation of the family?

6th Generation

7th Generation

8th Generation

All of the above are involved.

3 / 12

The Champagne House of Drappier is renowned for which of the following characteristics in all of its Champagnes?

Having low levels of Sulphur.

Having low levels of Dosage (i.e. sugar).

Having more colour and aroma compared with similar aged Champagnes.

All of the Above.

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The Champagne House of Drappier is located in the town of Urville, where geographically in the designated area of Champagne is this?

The North-West part of Champagne.

The North-East part of Champagne.

The South-West part of Champagne.

The South-East part of Champagne.

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Vines in Urville were originally planted by the Romans 2000 years ago. But it was Saint Bernard - founder of the Clairvaux Abbey, who had their cellars (where they age their champagnes) built in which year?

1152

1252

1352

1452

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The Champagne House of Drappier is renowned for bottle-fermenting the largest bottle of Champagne for regular purchase / sale from the winery. Known as the Melchizedek - what is the equivalent size of this bottle?

20 x 750ml bottles.

30 x 750ml bottles.

40 x 750ml bottles.

50 x 750ml bottles.

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Champagne vineyards are predominantly planted with Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. Which of the following grapes are permitted in the production of Champagne and are grown by Drappier?

Arbane

Blanc Vrai

Petit Meslier

All of the Above.

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Which of the following statements about the Champagne House of Drappier are correct?

75% of the electricity used by Drappier is produced by their own solar panels.

Since 2016 they have reduced their carbon emissions to a net zero carbon footprint.

The new Drappier brown bottle contains 87% recycled glass and filters 99% of ultraviolet light.

All of the Above.

9 / 12

Which of the following well known individuals from France - much enjoyed Drappier Champagne and as a homage to their legacy, has a Drappier Champagne named in their honour?

Brigitte Bardot

Catherine Deneuve

Charles de Gaulle

Napoleon Bonaparte

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As part of the strict regulations of making quality Champagne - wine must be bottle-fermented for a minimum of 15 months. Which is the minimum length of time of ageing for the Drappier 'Carte D’Or' Brut NV?

18 months

24 months

28 months

30 months

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The Champagne House of Drappier is renowned for its Champagnes having a predominant percentage of which grape in their blends?

Chardonnay

Pinot Gris

Pinot Meunier

Pinot Noir

12 / 12

Which of the following family members is the head winemaker at the Champagne House of Drappier?

André Drappier

Antoine Drappier

Charline Drappier

Michel Drappier

Your score is

The average score is 55%