WSET Level 4 - Unit 3 - Major Grape Varieties

Chardonnay - budding CORRECT ANSWER early - prone to spring frost Chardonnay - ripening CORRECT ANSWER early Chardonnay - productive? CORRECT ANSWER yes Chardonnay - soil preferences CORRECT ANSWER soils dominated by limestone, or calcareous clay that isn't too dry Chardonnay - rot and disease risks CORRECT ANSWER powdery mildew and grapevine yellows (eg. flavescence dorée and bois noir). Botrytis Chardonnay - skins CORRECT ANSWER relatively thin Chardonnay - number of clones in Burgundy CORRECT ANSWER 28 authorised Chardonnay - growth issues CORRECT ANSWER coulure and millerandage (specifically with Mendoza clone) Chardonnay - clone most likely to suffer millerandage CORRECT ANSWER Mendoza Clone Chardonnay - clones known for high quality CORRECT ANSWER 76, 95, 96 Is Chardonnay the most planted white varietal in France CORRECT ANSWER No. 2nd to Ugni Blanc, but that is mainly for distillation Chardonnay - top 3 regions for plantings (in order)