WSET L4 - D4 SPARKLING WINES ACTUAL EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|

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WSET L4 - D4 SPARKLING WINES ACTUAL EXAM NEWEST
2025/2026 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED
A+|

Sparkling wines that have experienced extended ageing on lees
and are disgorged just before sale. Generally intended for
consumption soon after disgorgement. - ANSWER-Late release,
recently disgorged



What type of climate does Champagne have? - ANSWER-cool
continental



The average rainfall per year in Champagne is - ANSWER-700
mm/year



The annual average temperature in Champagne is - ANSWER-11
C



Over the last 30 years, the potential alcohol for sparkling wines
from Champagne has risen by - ANSWER-0.7 %

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The effect of Botrytis may be detrimental to the production of
sparkling wines because - ANSWER-Botrytised grapes can cause
serious oxidation in wines



The five sub-regions of Champagne are - ANSWER-Montagne de
Reims

Vallée de la Marne

Côte des Blancs

Côte des Bar

Côte de Sézanne



7 permitted grape varieties in the Champagne region - ANSWER-
Arbanne

Chardonnay

Fromenteau

Meunier

Petit Meslier

Pinot Blanc

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Pinot Noir



Most dominant variety grown in Montagne de Reims - ANSWER-
Pinot Noir



Most dominant variety grown in Vallée de la Marne - ANSWER-
Meunier



Most dominant variety grown in Côte des Blancs - ANSWER-
Chardonnay



Most dominant variety grown in Côte de Sézanne - ANSWER-
Chardonnay



Most dominant variety grown in Côte des Bar - ANSWER-Pinot
Noir



Characteristics of the Meunier grape and what style of wine it
produces/its role in blends - ANSWER-- Mutation of Pinot Noir

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