Certified Sommelier Exam Test Questions & Answers

Certified Sommelier Exam Test
Questions & Answers
What is the classic soil types of Château Chalon AOP for Vin Jaune? Correct Ans-Limestone
& Marl



Describe the production method of vin de paille Correct Ans-Ripe (not boytritised) grapes are
dried on straw mats for a minimum of 6 weeks after harvest. Wines are aged for a minimum of 3
years prior to release including 18 months in neutral wood.



Which Northern Rhône AOP allows for only 100% Syrah Correct Ans-Cornas




Name the 2 grapes of Côte-Rôtie Correct Ans-Syrah & Viogner




Name the 3 grapes of Crozes-Hermitage Correct Ans-Syrah, Marsanne & Roussane




Name the 3 grapes of Saint-Joseph Correct Ans-Syrah, Marsanne & Roussane




Côte Brune and Côte Blonde are located within which AOP? Correct Ans-Côte-Rôtie




What is the predominant soil type of the northern Rhône? Correct Ans-Granite

, Which 3 Northen Rhône AOP may produce white wines? Correct Ans-St-Joseph, Hermitage
& Crozes Hermitage



What is the designated grape of Condrieu? Correct Ans-Viogner




True or False: Wines from the southern Rhône are more generally blends? Correct Ans-True




Name the famous wind of the Southern Rhône Correct Ans-The Mistral




Name at least 4 grapes of Châteauneuf-du-Pape Correct Ans-Grenache (Noir/Blanc/Gris)

Mourvèdre

Syrah

Cinsault

Counoise

Picpoul (Noir/Blanc/Gris)

Terret Noir

Bourboulenc

Clairette/Clairette Rosé

Roussanne

Vaccarèse

Picardan

Muscardin