Within these terroirs, how many Premier Cru villages are there?

Within these terroirs, how many Premier Cru villages are there?

• A. 42
• B. 22
• C. 26
• D. 58

Answer: (A)

In Champagne, the Premier Cru designation sits at the commune level, indicating a high-quality status just below Grand Cru. The exact number of Premier Cru villages depends on the geographic scope you’re using. In the set of terroirs shown for this question, there are 42 Premier Cru villages. The broader official listing often cited for the region has 44 Premier Cru communes, with 17 Grand Cru communes, but the count changes with the specific terroirs or map being used. So within these particular terroirs, 42 is the correct count.

In Champagne, the Premier Cru designation sits at the commune level, indicating a high-quality status just below Grand Cru. The exact number of Premier Cru villages depends on the geographic scope you’re using. In the set of terroirs shown for this question, there are 42 Premier Cru villages. The broader official listing often cited for the region has 44 Premier Cru communes, with 17 Grand Cru communes, but the count changes with the specific terroirs or map being used. So within these particular terroirs, 42 is the correct count.