The Loire Valleyの練習問題（英語版）です。WSETは過去問が出回っていないので、記述問題の対策が難しいと思います。あくまでも自分の勉強のために個人的に作成した問題ですので、必ずしも正確性を保証するものではありませんが、記述問題の参考にどうぞ。
- Name the grape variety of Sancerre.
Sauvignon Blanc
- What is the climate of the region producing Sancerre.
Cool continental.
内陸エリアになるので、Continentalです。
- Suggest 2 other wines that would have a similar taste in The Loire Valley.
- Menetou-Salon
- Pouilly-Fume
- Where would be the best site to maximize the quality of grapes in Sancerre and why?
- The best site is on south facing mid-slope with good drainage for rain and frost. It can maximize the sunlight too. Therefor grape can ripen fully.
- The ideal site would be next to a river, where water absorbs heat, creating a warmer condition. Sunlight reflection can help grapes ripen fully.
このタイプの問題は、場所がMoselだろうとWachauだろうとChablisだろうと、ほとんど同じ答えで使いまわせます。Mid-slopeとSteep Slopeの使いわけくらいで、後は毎回同じだなと思いました。
- Name 3 winemaking methods that would be used to create a fuller and more powerful Sauvignon Blanc wine.
- Blending: Mix with richer, rounder grapes like Semillon.
- Malolactic Fermentation: Provides a softer, round texture.
- Contacting with lee: Enhances wine texture.
- Oak fermentation and/or maturation: Introduce oxidative notes and secondary notes.
問題がロワール地方に限定されていないので、Blendingも一つの選択肢になります。
- Coteaux du Layon is wine made in Loire Valley. Suggest 3 other wines that are made in a similar method and would have a similar taste from other regions or countries.
- Sauternes / Trockenbeerenauslese / Selection de Grains Nobles(SGN) / Monbazillac / Tokaji / Barsac 等
貴腐ぶどうを使ったワインが解答の選択肢になります。
- What is the grape variety used in Coteaux de Layon wine?
- Chenin Blanc
- Describe the style of a typical Coteaux de Layon wine.
- The wine is sweet.
- The wine is full bodied and high acidity. It has very concentrated sweetness, acidity and flavor. The wine is made from grapes affected with noble rot. It has honey, apricot, citrus peel, and marmalade notes.
- The wine has lemon, apple, and pineapple flavor.
ワインのスタイルを聞かれる事がよくあります。迷った時は、とても当たり前の事から書くと良いと講座で言われました。「The wine is white wine」ぐらい当たり前のことから書き始めても良いと思います。
- In which region and sub-region are Savennieres located?
- Loire Valley (region)
- Anjou Saumur (sub-region)
Coteaux de Layon もAnjou Saumurです。
- Describe the style of a typical Savennieres wine.
- The wine is dry with high acidity, and due to a late harvest, it exhibits a full-bodied character.
- The wine is not affected by noble rot.
- The wine has lemon, apple and pineapple flavors.
- Using Germany’s Predikat system, what would Savennieres typically be classed as?
- Spatlese
これらのワインはLate harvestです。
- What is the equivalent description from Alsace for a Savennieres?
- Vendanges Tardives
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