{"product_id":"wset-2-chardonnay-staal-hout","title":"WSET 2 - Chardonnay - Steel \u0026amp; Wood","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"37\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e WSET 2 – Chardonnay – Steel \u0026amp; Wood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"657\" data-start=\"39\"\u003e This practice box has been designed to help you better recognize and understand Chardonnay through winemaking choices. All wines are \u003cstrong data-end=\"199\" data-start=\"174\"\u003esingle-varietal Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e , allowing you to practice exploring the aromas, flavors, and structure typical of this grape. The theme of this box is the difference between stainless steel and oak during winemaking. This makes it particularly suitable for students pursuing WSET Level 2 or SDIN. At the same time, it's an educational and delicious selection for any wine lover who wants to taste more consciously and learn to understand how style differences arise within a single grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"693\" data-start=\"659\"\u003e Purpose and theme of this practice box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"1165\" data-start=\"695\"\u003eThis box is all about developing your systematic tasting skills. You'll learn to think in terms of cause and effect: how does climate and the choice of stainless steel or oak influence a Chardonnay's aroma and taste? By comparing wines with distinct differences, you'll practice exactly what WSET Level 2 focuses on: recognizing styles and connecting them to origins and vinification. This way, your Chardonnay reference framework will grow in a single box. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\n\u003carticle data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-20\" data-turn-id=\"e5c69a0c-db6d-4834-8ffa-c8a994b0e775\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"741940df-3714-4773-a8f3-37c04f217c59\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1044\" data-start=\"1012\"\u003e How can you use this box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"1677\" data-start=\"1046\"\u003eAn effective way to practice is \u003cstrong\u003eblind tasting with a tasting partner\u003c\/strong\u003e . First, describe the appearance, nose, and palate according to the SAT structure, and only then look at the label that corresponds to the wine. You can also \u003cstrong\u003edeliberately taste the wines side by side\u003c\/strong\u003e , for example, first the steel-aged wine and then the oak-aged, so that the differences become clearer. Another useful exercise is to do \u003cstrong\u003etwo tasting rounds\u003c\/strong\u003e : first with prior knowledge and then again blind, to check whether your conclusion holds without a label. By always maintaining the same tasting order in your notes, comparisons become easier and more consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1705\" data-start=\"1679\"\u003e Background information per wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1917\" data-start=\"1707\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1750\" data-start=\"1707\"\u003eButter \u0026amp; Wood Chardonnay Grande Reserve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1753\" data-start=\"1750\"\u003e Country: France.\u003cbr data-end=\"1772\" data-start=\"1769\"\u003e Region: Languedoc-Roussillon.\u003cbr data-end=\"1803\" data-start=\"1800\"\u003e Grape: Chardonnay.\u003cbr data-end=\"1824\" data-start=\"1821\"\u003e Vinification: Maturation 9–12 months in oak barrels, partly using new barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"2059\" data-start=\"1919\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1960\" data-start=\"1919\"\u003eMontbiset Réserve Chardonnay Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1963\" data-start=\"1960\"\u003e Country: France.\u003cbr data-end=\"1982\" data-start=\"1979\"\u003e Region: Languedoc-Roussillon.\u003cbr data-end=\"2013\" data-start=\"2010\"\u003e Grape: Chardonnay.\u003cbr data-end=\"2034\" data-start=\"2031\"\u003e Vinification: wood aging, specific methods are not specified by the winemaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2290\" data-start=\"2061\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2101\" data-start=\"2061\"\u003eMasseria Li Veli Contrade Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2104\" data-start=\"2101\"\u003e Country: Italy.\u003cbr data-end=\"2120\" data-start=\"2117\"\u003e Region: Puglia.\u003cbr data-end=\"2137\" data-start=\"2134\"\u003e Grape: Chardonnay.\u003cbr data-end=\"2158\" data-start=\"2155\"\u003e Vinification: pneumatic pressing, temperature-controlled fermentation and maturation in stainless steel, without malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2508\" data-start=\"2292\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2327\" data-start=\"2292\"\u003eWoodhaven California Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2330\" data-start=\"2327\"\u003e Country: United States.\u003cbr data-end=\"2356\" data-start=\"2353\"\u003e Region: California.\u003cbr data-end=\"2377\" data-start=\"2374\"\u003e Grape: Chardonnay.\u003cbr data-end=\"2398\" data-start=\"2395\"\u003e Vinification: Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel, followed by a rest period before bottling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3381\" data-start=\"3329\"\u003e Working with the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"4014\" data-start=\"3383\"\u003eThe WSET \u003cstrong data-end=\"3426\" data-start=\"3386\"\u003eSystematic Approach to Tasting (SAT)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a standard method that teaches you to objectively evaluate wines by first describing what you see, smell, and taste, and then connecting this to origin, climate, and winemaking choices. SAT helps you organize observations and reach logical conclusions. In \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"WSET Level 2 Award in Wines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsetglobal.com\/nl\/dutch-qualifications\/level-2-award-in-wines-nl\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3736\" data-start=\"3705\"\u003ethe WSET Level 2 Award in Wines,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e you'll learn to recognize important grape varieties like Chardonnay and understand the influence of factors like stainless steel or oak on aromas, flavor, and structure. This practice box directly addresses these learning objectives and helps you gradually become familiar with the method.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Perfecte Wijn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44336826941519,"sku":"BOX5","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/WSET2-Chardonnay-Staal_Hout_bc161113-5098-40eb-9f35-f607914d7ad6.webp?v=1768310284","url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.be\/en\/products\/wset-2-chardonnay-staal-hout","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}