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Sommelier

Category - France

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What is degorgement a la glace?
  1. Breaking champagne bottles so they cannot be reused.
  2. A method to reduce the acidity in a wine.
  3. A method of freezing the bottleneck of a champagne bottle to remove the sediment.
  4. A method of fitting a cork.
Explanation
Answer: C - Degorgement a la glace is a method of freezing the bottleneck of a champagne bottle to remove the sediment that has collected there. After freezing, when the bottle is turned upright and the cap is removed, the pressure in the bottle forces the sediment out of the bottle.
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