18. Prior to the 16th century, the principle grapes of Champagne were... a. Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc b. Gouais and Fromenteau c. Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier d. Sylvaner and Sacy {Ans: Gouais and Fromenteau}13. Which French wine region boasts the highest number of AOCs? a. Bordeaux b. Rhône c. Burgundy d. Champagne {Ans: Burgundy}19. What distinguishes Northern Beaujolais from Southern Beaujolais? a. Soils b. Pruning method and soil c. Pruning method, soil, topography d. There is no significant difference between the two sub-regions. {Ans: Pruning method, soil, topography}14. Which of the following pairings is incorrect? a. Bordeaux: Continental Climate with Mediterranean influences b. Champagne: Continental climate with Maritime influences c. Diois : Continental climate with Alpine influences d. Beaujolais : Continental climate with Mediterranean influences {Ans: Bordeaux: Continental Climate with Mediterranean influences}17. Which pairing does not match the Burgundian village with its most famous vineyard name? a. Gevrey-Chambertin b. Chassagne-Montrachet c. Ladoix-Serrigny d. Puligny-Montrachet {Ans: Ladoix-Serrigny}9. In Champagne, a récoltant-manipulant... a. incorporates grapes purchased from others in the vinification process b. uses only estate-grown grapes in the vinification process c. brings grapes to a co-op for vinification d. purchases finished champagnes and gives them