WSET 3: Regions and Grapes EXAM 2025 UPDATE/PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS (complete solutions)
ASSURED SUCCESS/GRADED A+!!!
The 2 Key "Bordeaux Copies" in SW France Are... - CORRECT ANSWER-Bergerac
and Monbazillac
The Bordeaux Copy AOC for Sweet White Wine in SW France - CORRECT
ANSWER-Monbazillac
The 4 non-"Bordeaux Copy" Regions of SW France - CORRECT ANSWER-Cahors,
Madiran, Jurançon, Côtes de Gascogne (IGP)
What Style of Wines Is the Jurançon Best Known For? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Sweet Whites Made From Petit Manseng
What Grapes are Common in the Madiran Region? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tannat,
Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon
What is the Climate of the SW France Wine Region? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Maritime Influence in West, but Continental Overall
,What is the Climate of Chablis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cool Continental
What is the Climate of Cote d'Or, Cote Chalonnaisse, and the Maconnais? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Moderate Continental
Bordeaux's Climate - CORRECT ANSWER-Moderate Maritime
Black Bordeaux Grapes in Order of Quantity - CORRECT ANSWER-Merlot,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot
White Bordeaux Grapes in Order of Quantity - CORRECT ANSWER-Semillon,
Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle
The Important Soil Type in Medoc and Graves for Cab Growing - CORRECT
ANSWER-Gravel
The Key Soil Type in St Emilion and Pomerol - CORRECT ANSWER-Clay with
limestone subsoil
The 5 Key AOCs of Medoc - CORRECT ANSWER-Haut Medoc, St Estephe,
Paulliac, St Julien, and Margaux
The 4 Most Important AOCs of Graves - CORRECT ANSWER-Graves, Pessac
Leognan, Barsac, and Sauternes
,What are the Weather Hazards in Burgundy? - CORRECT ANSWER-Frost, Hail,
and Rot from Summer Rains
What are the 4 Key Wine Communes of the Cote de Nuits? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Gevrey-Chambertin, Vougeot, Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-St-Georges
What are the 7 Key Wine Communes of the Cote de Beaune? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Beaune, Aloxe-Corton, Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, Puligny-
Montrachet, and Chassagne-Montrachet
What are the 3 Key Wine Denominations of the Maconnais? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Macon, Macon-Villages, and Pouilly-Fuissé
What are the 10 "Crus" of Beaujoulais (from North to South if possible)? -
CORRECT ANSWER-St. Amour, Julienas, Chenas, Moulin-a-Vent, Fleurie,
Chiroubles, Morgon, Regnié, Brouilly, and Cotes de Brouilly
What is the Climate of Alsace? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cool Continental; Dry and
Sunny
What are the 4 Noble Grape Varieties of Alsace? - CORRECT ANSWER-Riesling,
Pinot Gris, Gewurtztraminer, and Muscat (a Petit Grains)
, What are the 3 Key Non-Noble Grape Varieties of Alsace? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc (also Auxerrois), and Sylvaner
In General, where are the Best Vineyard Sites in Alsace? - CORRECT ANSWER-In
the Haut-Rhine (South) on East-Facing Slopes of Vosges Foothills
What does Edelzwicker or Gentil indicate on a wine label and where is it used? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A wine from Alsace that is a blend of more than one variety
Which part of this statement is False and Why?: Vendange Tardive indicates a
Medium-Sweet wine from Alsace made from Late-Harvested grapes - CORRECT
ANSWER-Vendange Tardive indicates a wine that *may be Dry to Medium-
Sweet*, but is indeed used in Alsace from Late-Harvested grapes.
How many Grand Cru sites are there in Alsace? - CORRECT ANSWER-51
What are the 4 General Wine Regions of the Loire Valley from West to East? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Nantais, Anjou-Saumur, Touraine, and the "Central Valley
Vineyards"
What is the Climate of the Loire Valley in the Eastern vs. Western vineyards? -
CORRECT ANSWER-East: Cool Maritime
West: Cool Continental
(With varying continentality inbetween)
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS (complete solutions)
ASSURED SUCCESS/GRADED A+!!!
The 2 Key "Bordeaux Copies" in SW France Are... - CORRECT ANSWER-Bergerac
and Monbazillac
The Bordeaux Copy AOC for Sweet White Wine in SW France - CORRECT
ANSWER-Monbazillac
The 4 non-"Bordeaux Copy" Regions of SW France - CORRECT ANSWER-Cahors,
Madiran, Jurançon, Côtes de Gascogne (IGP)
What Style of Wines Is the Jurançon Best Known For? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Sweet Whites Made From Petit Manseng
What Grapes are Common in the Madiran Region? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tannat,
Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon
What is the Climate of the SW France Wine Region? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Maritime Influence in West, but Continental Overall
,What is the Climate of Chablis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cool Continental
What is the Climate of Cote d'Or, Cote Chalonnaisse, and the Maconnais? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Moderate Continental
Bordeaux's Climate - CORRECT ANSWER-Moderate Maritime
Black Bordeaux Grapes in Order of Quantity - CORRECT ANSWER-Merlot,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot
White Bordeaux Grapes in Order of Quantity - CORRECT ANSWER-Semillon,
Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle
The Important Soil Type in Medoc and Graves for Cab Growing - CORRECT
ANSWER-Gravel
The Key Soil Type in St Emilion and Pomerol - CORRECT ANSWER-Clay with
limestone subsoil
The 5 Key AOCs of Medoc - CORRECT ANSWER-Haut Medoc, St Estephe,
Paulliac, St Julien, and Margaux
The 4 Most Important AOCs of Graves - CORRECT ANSWER-Graves, Pessac
Leognan, Barsac, and Sauternes
,What are the Weather Hazards in Burgundy? - CORRECT ANSWER-Frost, Hail,
and Rot from Summer Rains
What are the 4 Key Wine Communes of the Cote de Nuits? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Gevrey-Chambertin, Vougeot, Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-St-Georges
What are the 7 Key Wine Communes of the Cote de Beaune? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Beaune, Aloxe-Corton, Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, Puligny-
Montrachet, and Chassagne-Montrachet
What are the 3 Key Wine Denominations of the Maconnais? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Macon, Macon-Villages, and Pouilly-Fuissé
What are the 10 "Crus" of Beaujoulais (from North to South if possible)? -
CORRECT ANSWER-St. Amour, Julienas, Chenas, Moulin-a-Vent, Fleurie,
Chiroubles, Morgon, Regnié, Brouilly, and Cotes de Brouilly
What is the Climate of Alsace? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cool Continental; Dry and
Sunny
What are the 4 Noble Grape Varieties of Alsace? - CORRECT ANSWER-Riesling,
Pinot Gris, Gewurtztraminer, and Muscat (a Petit Grains)
, What are the 3 Key Non-Noble Grape Varieties of Alsace? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc (also Auxerrois), and Sylvaner
In General, where are the Best Vineyard Sites in Alsace? - CORRECT ANSWER-In
the Haut-Rhine (South) on East-Facing Slopes of Vosges Foothills
What does Edelzwicker or Gentil indicate on a wine label and where is it used? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A wine from Alsace that is a blend of more than one variety
Which part of this statement is False and Why?: Vendange Tardive indicates a
Medium-Sweet wine from Alsace made from Late-Harvested grapes - CORRECT
ANSWER-Vendange Tardive indicates a wine that *may be Dry to Medium-
Sweet*, but is indeed used in Alsace from Late-Harvested grapes.
How many Grand Cru sites are there in Alsace? - CORRECT ANSWER-51
What are the 4 General Wine Regions of the Loire Valley from West to East? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Nantais, Anjou-Saumur, Touraine, and the "Central Valley
Vineyards"
What is the Climate of the Loire Valley in the Eastern vs. Western vineyards? -
CORRECT ANSWER-East: Cool Maritime
West: Cool Continental
(With varying continentality inbetween)
