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WSET L4 - D4 SPARKLING WINES QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
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WSET L4 - D4 SPARKLING WINES6 primary climatic hazards, pests and diseases that may hinder grape growing in
the Champagne region - ANSWERS-1. Severe winter frost, which can kill vines or
parts of vines.
2. Spring frosts, which can destroy new buds and reduce yields.
3. Rainy or cold weather can disrupt flowering and fruit set. Yields can also reduce
or the grapes may be unripe / unhealthy.
4. Downy mildew, which can also significantly reduce crop levels.
5. Violent storms and hails in summer, which can damage grapes and vines.
6. Hot and humid weather in summer, especially after heavy rainfall, leading to
the rapid spread of botrytis.
Traditionally, Champagne production involves loading whole bunches of grapes
onto basket presses in a unit known as a marc. How many kilos are in a marc? -
ANSWERS-4000
Name the two fractions of press juice in sparkling winemaking and describe the
characteristics/use for each fraction - ANSWERS-Cuvée
- the first 2,050 liters (per 4,000 kilos of grapes)
- cuvée is rich in acids
- produces wines with great finesse and long ageing potential
Taille
- the next 500 liters
, - taille has lower acidity
- richer in coloring pigments and phenolics
- used in blends to produce wines that are more expressive in youth but do not
have the same ageing potential
- a higher proportion of taille is used in non-vintage
The trade association that represents the interests of independent Champagne
producers and Champagne Houses. - ANSWERS-Comite Champagne
The system created in the early twentieth century to establish the prices to be
paid for grapes in Champagne. - ANSWERS-echelle des crus
The designations for a whole village in Champagne. - ANSWERS-Grand Cru or
Premium Cru
Makes and markets their own label from grapes exclusively sourced from their
own vineyards and processed on their own premises. - ANSWERS-RM: Recoltant
Manupulant
Buys grapes, must or wine to make Champagne on their own premises and
market it under their own label. All the big Champagne houses belong to this
category. - ANSWERS-NM: Negociant Manipulant
Markets Champagne under its own label from members' grapes. - ANSWERS-CM:
Cooperative de Manipulant
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