WSET LEVEL 3 WITH 250 ACTUAL EXAM
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LATEST 2024-2025
1. Name the five grand chateaux of the 1855: Ch. Lafite-Rothschild
Ch. Latour
Ch. Margaux
Ch. Mouton-Rothschild Ch. Haut-Brion
2. What is the climate of Bordeaux? Name three moderating
influences.: Moderate maritime.
1. The warming effect of the Gulf stream current
2. The moderating Atlantic ocean
3. Protection from the Landes forest
3. What are the four main AOC prefixes to Côtes de Bordeaux?:
Blaye, Franc, Castillion, Cadillac
4. What are the three main soil types of Saint-Émilion?: 1. Alluvial
terraces of gravel and limestone in the northwest - this area grows Cabernet
Franc.
2. Clay-limestone plateau around the town. This is slightly cooler and
makes wines with more structure.
3. Sandy alluvial soils of the Dordogne in the south, making lighter wines.
5. Describe a premium Left Bank wine.: Deep colour, medium-high
tannins, soft mouthfeel, full body; plum and red fruit characteristics,
tobacco, spice and cedar with age.
6. Describe a Sauternes.: High alcohol, sweet, high acidity, apricot and
citrus peel characters from noble rot, toast and vanilla from oak
fermentation/maturation.
7. What is the main grape of Côtes de Gascogne?: Ugni Blanc
8. What is the main grape of Madiran?: Tannat
9. Name the main AOCs of Côtes de Nuits: Bourgogne Haut Côtes de
Nuits,
Gevrey-Chambertin, Vougeot, Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-Saint-Georges
10. Name the Main AOCs of Côtes de Beaune: Bourgogne Hautes Côtes
de Beaune, Côte de Beaune-Villages, Aloxe-Corton, Beaune, Pommard,
Volnay, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet
,11. What are the two red-only AOCs of Cotes de Beaune?: Pommard
and Volnay
12. What are the main AOCs of Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais?:
Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise, Rully, Mercurey, Givry, Montagny
Mâcon, Mâcon Villages, Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint-Véran
13. True or False: Mersault has a Grand Cru.: False
14. What is the climate of Alsace and what is the main moderating
feature?: Cool to moderate continental. The Vosges mountains provide
a rain shadow.
15. What are the two premium Chenin Blanc AOCs in the Loire? How
are they different?: Savennieres and Vouvray. Savennieres is full-
bodied and dry, with more stone fruit notes. Vouvray is light-medium in
body, floral and fresh, and can be dry to lusciously sweet.
16. What are the three premium Cabernet Franc AOCs in the Loire?:
Chinon,
Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny
17. Describe a Hermitage.: Deep colour, high structured tannin, black
fruit, pepper, floral aromas, high oak use, Viognier presence.
18. 18. Which AOC allows Syrah only?: Cornas
19. What variety is a Condrieu?: Viognier
20. What is the climate of the Southern Rhône? Describe two
moderating influences.: Moderate mediterranean. Cold and aggressive
mistral winds damage winds and lower disease pressure. Galets stones
that absorb and radiate heat.
21. 21. What does Cinsault bring to a blend?: Fruit flavors rather than
tannins or color
22. 22. What does Mourvedre bring to a blend?: Colour, high tannin, and
savoury characteristics.
23. Describe a Tavel or Lirac Rose. Which AOC allows red wine
also?: Full bodied, intense flavours of red fruit, candy, medium alcohol.
Lirac.
24. What is the climate of Southern France? Describe three
moderating influences.: Warm Mediterranean.
1. Mistral winds from the Rhône Valley, and Tramontane winds from in
between the Massif Central and Pyrenees.
2. Cooling effects of altitude in the Pyrenees and Massif Central
3. Moderating effect of the Mediterranean sea.
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25. What are the seven most prominent red varieties in Southern
France?: Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Merlot,
Cabernet Sauvignon.
26. What are the four most prominent white varieties in Southern
France?: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Picpoul.
27. What is the main grape of Bandol?: Mourvedre.
28. What are the main moderating influences of California?: Cold
California ocean current.
Cooling fogs
Coastal mountains - protection from sea's influence.
Low rainfall
29. Describe a Californian Cabernet Sauvignon: Full
bodied,concentrated ripe cassis, prominent spice aromas from new oak.
They can also be made in a less rich style, with fresher blackcurrant aromas
30. What AVAs in California are known for premium Pinot Noir?:
Russian River Valley, Los Carneros, Santa Maria Valley, and Monterey.
31. What characteristics can a premium Californian Chardonnay
have?: -
Full bodied, high alcohol. low acidity, oak/hazelnut/butter aromas,
banana/peach flavours.
32. What are the two main white varieties of California?: Chardonnay
and Sauvignon Blanc
33. What geographical feature separates Napa and Sonoma?:
Mayacamas Mountains
34. What is the prominent influence on the North Coast AVA?: Fog
35. What moderates Napa Valley AVA?: Fog and cool breezes from San
Pablo Bay.
36. What is the signature grape of Stags Leap, Oakville, and
Rutherford AVAs?-
: Cabernet Sauvignon
37. What AVAs within Napa Valley produce the most concentrated and
full bodied wines and why?: Saint Helena and Calistoga.
They have the warmest daytime temperatures.
38. Which AVAs are less moderated by fog? Why, and what moderates
them instead?: Howell Mountain AVA and Mount Veeder AVA.
QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
LATEST 2024-2025
1. Name the five grand chateaux of the 1855: Ch. Lafite-Rothschild
Ch. Latour
Ch. Margaux
Ch. Mouton-Rothschild Ch. Haut-Brion
2. What is the climate of Bordeaux? Name three moderating
influences.: Moderate maritime.
1. The warming effect of the Gulf stream current
2. The moderating Atlantic ocean
3. Protection from the Landes forest
3. What are the four main AOC prefixes to Côtes de Bordeaux?:
Blaye, Franc, Castillion, Cadillac
4. What are the three main soil types of Saint-Émilion?: 1. Alluvial
terraces of gravel and limestone in the northwest - this area grows Cabernet
Franc.
2. Clay-limestone plateau around the town. This is slightly cooler and
makes wines with more structure.
3. Sandy alluvial soils of the Dordogne in the south, making lighter wines.
5. Describe a premium Left Bank wine.: Deep colour, medium-high
tannins, soft mouthfeel, full body; plum and red fruit characteristics,
tobacco, spice and cedar with age.
6. Describe a Sauternes.: High alcohol, sweet, high acidity, apricot and
citrus peel characters from noble rot, toast and vanilla from oak
fermentation/maturation.
7. What is the main grape of Côtes de Gascogne?: Ugni Blanc
8. What is the main grape of Madiran?: Tannat
9. Name the main AOCs of Côtes de Nuits: Bourgogne Haut Côtes de
Nuits,
Gevrey-Chambertin, Vougeot, Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-Saint-Georges
10. Name the Main AOCs of Côtes de Beaune: Bourgogne Hautes Côtes
de Beaune, Côte de Beaune-Villages, Aloxe-Corton, Beaune, Pommard,
Volnay, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet
,11. What are the two red-only AOCs of Cotes de Beaune?: Pommard
and Volnay
12. What are the main AOCs of Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais?:
Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise, Rully, Mercurey, Givry, Montagny
Mâcon, Mâcon Villages, Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint-Véran
13. True or False: Mersault has a Grand Cru.: False
14. What is the climate of Alsace and what is the main moderating
feature?: Cool to moderate continental. The Vosges mountains provide
a rain shadow.
15. What are the two premium Chenin Blanc AOCs in the Loire? How
are they different?: Savennieres and Vouvray. Savennieres is full-
bodied and dry, with more stone fruit notes. Vouvray is light-medium in
body, floral and fresh, and can be dry to lusciously sweet.
16. What are the three premium Cabernet Franc AOCs in the Loire?:
Chinon,
Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny
17. Describe a Hermitage.: Deep colour, high structured tannin, black
fruit, pepper, floral aromas, high oak use, Viognier presence.
18. 18. Which AOC allows Syrah only?: Cornas
19. What variety is a Condrieu?: Viognier
20. What is the climate of the Southern Rhône? Describe two
moderating influences.: Moderate mediterranean. Cold and aggressive
mistral winds damage winds and lower disease pressure. Galets stones
that absorb and radiate heat.
21. 21. What does Cinsault bring to a blend?: Fruit flavors rather than
tannins or color
22. 22. What does Mourvedre bring to a blend?: Colour, high tannin, and
savoury characteristics.
23. Describe a Tavel or Lirac Rose. Which AOC allows red wine
also?: Full bodied, intense flavours of red fruit, candy, medium alcohol.
Lirac.
24. What is the climate of Southern France? Describe three
moderating influences.: Warm Mediterranean.
1. Mistral winds from the Rhône Valley, and Tramontane winds from in
between the Massif Central and Pyrenees.
2. Cooling effects of altitude in the Pyrenees and Massif Central
3. Moderating effect of the Mediterranean sea.
, .
25. What are the seven most prominent red varieties in Southern
France?: Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Merlot,
Cabernet Sauvignon.
26. What are the four most prominent white varieties in Southern
France?: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Picpoul.
27. What is the main grape of Bandol?: Mourvedre.
28. What are the main moderating influences of California?: Cold
California ocean current.
Cooling fogs
Coastal mountains - protection from sea's influence.
Low rainfall
29. Describe a Californian Cabernet Sauvignon: Full
bodied,concentrated ripe cassis, prominent spice aromas from new oak.
They can also be made in a less rich style, with fresher blackcurrant aromas
30. What AVAs in California are known for premium Pinot Noir?:
Russian River Valley, Los Carneros, Santa Maria Valley, and Monterey.
31. What characteristics can a premium Californian Chardonnay
have?: -
Full bodied, high alcohol. low acidity, oak/hazelnut/butter aromas,
banana/peach flavours.
32. What are the two main white varieties of California?: Chardonnay
and Sauvignon Blanc
33. What geographical feature separates Napa and Sonoma?:
Mayacamas Mountains
34. What is the prominent influence on the North Coast AVA?: Fog
35. What moderates Napa Valley AVA?: Fog and cool breezes from San
Pablo Bay.
36. What is the signature grape of Stags Leap, Oakville, and
Rutherford AVAs?-
: Cabernet Sauvignon
37. What AVAs within Napa Valley produce the most concentrated and
full bodied wines and why?: Saint Helena and Calistoga.
They have the warmest daytime temperatures.
38. Which AVAs are less moderated by fog? Why, and what moderates
them instead?: Howell Mountain AVA and Mount Veeder AVA.
