Certified Sommelier Practice Exam

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What is the unique feature of Muscadet Sur Lie?

Wines are blended with local brandy
Must is fermented with skins
Wines are matured on lees for 6-9 months
Grapes are sourced from Burgundy

The correct answer is: Wines are matured on lees for 6-9 months

Muscadet Sur Lie is distinguished by its unique aging process, where the wine is matured on its lees for an extended period, typically ranging from 6 to 9 months. This practice enhances the wine's complexity and texture, imparting a creamy mouthfeel and subtle flavors that are often described as bready or yeasty. The contact with the lees also contributes to the wine's freshness and helps preserve its acidity, making it particularly appealing, especially when paired with seafood dishes. The other features listed do not characterize Muscadet Sur Lie: there is no blending with local brandy, the must is not fermented with the skins (as Muscadet is made from the Melon de Bourgogne grape, which is vinified white), and Muscadet wines are not sourced from Burgundy; instead, they originate from the Loire Valley in France.