The Wine Profile

1 How is fine Champagne most typically produced and sold around the world?

A By individual vineyards that sell under single-vineyard names B By small family growers who sell directly from the farm C By state-run cooperatives that control all production D By large branded houses that sell under their own names

2 Which two cities are the main wine-tourism hubs in Champagne, known for cellar tours and chalk caves?

A Reims and Épernay B Paris and Strasbourg C Bordeaux and Lyon D Dijon and Beaune

3 What makes Champagne unique among the world's wine regions from a branding perspective?

A The region is known for selling wine at lower prices than its competitors B The region produces more bottles than any other wine region in the world C The region's name is itself a symbol of luxury and prestige D The region's grapes are grown on more continents than any other variety

4 What is Champagne traditionally used to celebrate?

A Only funerals B Special occasions and milestones C Only sports victories D Everyday meals

5 Why can't a sparkling wine from Australia legally be called "Champagne"?

A The name is reserved for wines aged at least ten years on the bottle B The name is legally protected and can only be used for wine from the Champagne region of France C Australian wines are not carbonated enough to meet the required standards D Australia does not produce sparkling wine in sufficient volumes

6 Champagne is globally associated with which kinds of occasions?

A Local farmers' markets in southern France B Everyday dinners and casual neighborhood restaurants C Sports victories, film galas, and royal ceremonies D Beer culture, pub nights, and football matches