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L2 • Ep 43
WSET L2 Quiz

Which of the following is the most accurate description of Vins Doux Naturels (VdN) such as Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise from the Southern Rhône?

AA large amount of sugar is added to the wine after fermentation is fully complete.
BIt is a Sweet style created by adding high-strength grape spirit during fermentation to stop the yeast before all sugar is converted.
CIt is always a bone-dry, pale-colored rosé wine with zero sugar.
DC. It is always a bone-dry, pale-colored rosé wine with zero sugar.
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Which of the following is the most accurate description of Vins Doux Naturels (VdN) such as Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise from the Southern Rhône?

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Q: Which of the following is the most accurate description of Vins Doux Naturels (VdN) such as Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise from the Southern Rhône?
A: Answer: B. It is a Sweet style created by adding high-strength grape spirit during fermentation to stop the yeast before all sugar is converted. Explanation: Vins Doux Naturels (V...

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[Trap]: Do not think VdN is always dry like some Sherries. Most VdN, like Port, are fortified during fermentation and are therefore Always Sweet. [Tip]: Link '...

Eclavin WSET Level 2 - Episode 43

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Which of the following is the most accurate description of Vins Doux Naturels (VdN) such as Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise from the Southern Rhône?

  • A. A large amount of sugar is added to the wine after fermentation is fully complete.
  • B. It is a Sweet style created by adding high-strength grape spirit during fermentation to stop the yeast before all sugar is converted.
  • C. It is always a bone-dry, pale-colored rosé wine with zero sugar.
  • D. C. It is always a bone-dry, pale-colored rosé wine with zero sugar.

Critical Answer & Explanation

Answer: B. It is a Sweet style created by adding high-strength grape spirit during fermentation to stop the yeast before all sugar is converted. Explanation: Vins Doux Naturels (VdN) translates to "naturally sweet wines," but the sweetness is physically preserved by fortifying the must with grape spirit (mutage) during fermentation. For Muscat-based VdN, this process beautifully captures the primary aromatics of Fresh Grape, Orange Blossom, and Rose, resulting in a fragrant and luscious dessert wine.

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  • Category: WSET Level 2 Theory
  • Key Insight: Answer: B. It is a Sweet style created by adding high-strength grape spirit during fermentation to s...
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[Trap]: Do not think VdN is always dry like some Sherries. Most VdN, like Port, are fortified during fermentation and are therefore Always Sweet. [Tip]: Link 'Madeira' to 'Heat/Cooked' and 'High Acidity'. This wine has been forged in heat and time.