This is our fourth week of wine quizzing, focussing on my first true love, Champagne. Quiz #1 and Quiz #2 met with tepid enthusiasm, while, last week’s quiz had a little more spirited response, so we will see how you all do this week. Remember, no prizes, just the unending admiration of your Google skills!
So without further ado:
Which of the following grape varieties is legally allowed in the production of champagne?
A. Arbanne
B. Petit Meslier
C. Pinot Meunier
D. Pinot Blanc
E. None of the Above
F. All of the Above
Other quizzes (in case you missed them):
the drunken cyclist 
The primary grapes used in the production of Champagne are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. So C.
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This is entirely true. The three primary grapes are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. C. is not the correct answer, however.
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Terri says C. Pinot Meunier
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Yes, Pinot Meunier is an approved variety for champagne. C. is not the best answer, however.
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Alright, well the correct answer is E. All of the above. Even though by far, most champagnes have some combination of chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier, the other three grapes are technically allowed. I know of only one bottling that contains these more obscure grape varieties: 2000 Pierre Gimonnet Champagne Brut 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs Gastronome. It combines all seven permissible varieties (add Pinot Gris to the above list). I only have one bottle left–anyone want to come over?
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Very fun! Sorry I missed the time for answering, again. I could have gotten this correct but only because I knew of Pinot Meunier and Pinot Blanc; I’ve never heard of the other two! I love these quizzes!
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Ah, very good! You’ll get it the next time!
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