Ki. WSET Self Check Multiple Choice / Bordeaux and SouthWest France

Question 1

Which one of the following pairs are both applicable to Haut-Medoc?

a) Chateau Haut-Brion and Semillion
b) Limestone and Sauvignon Blanc
c) Chateaux Margaux and Cabernet Sauvignon
d) Gravel and Charonnay

Answer 1

c) Chateaux Margaux and Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 2

Which style of wine is Haut-Medoc best known for?

a) Easy drinking, mid priced reds from Merlot only.
b) Medium-bodied, high-priced reds from Sauvignon Blanc.
c) Blended premium reds from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
d) Full bodied, inexpensive reds from Cabernet Sauvignon only

Answer 2

c) Blended premium reds from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

Question 3

Which one of the following groups of appellations is located within the Right Bank area of Bordeaux.

1. Sauternes
2. Saint-Emilion
3. Margaux
4. Pomerol
5. Fronsac
6. Graves

Answer 3

c) 2, 4, 5

Question 4

Which one of the following grape vaieties are allowed in the production of Entre-Deux-Mers?

1. Merlot
2. Petit Verdot
3. Sauvignon Blanc
4. Semillion
5. Malbec
6. Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 4

c) 3,4

Question 5

Which one of the following grape varieties is most associated with Pomerol?

a) Merlot
b) Cabernet Sauvignon
c) Semillon
d) Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 5

a) Merlot

Question 6

Which one of the following black grape varieties is the most widely planted in Bordeaux?

a) Merlot
b) Cabernet Sauvignon
c) Malbec
d) Petit Verdot

Answer 6

a) Merlot

Question 7

Which one of the following is an AC for red wines only?

a) Bergerac
b) Saint-Emilion
c) Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux
d) Pessac-Leognan

Answer 7

b) Saint-Emilion

Question 8

What are the ideal autumn weather conditions for the development of noble rot?

a) Steady daily rainfall and high average temperatures
b) Continuous sunshine and cold nights
c) Misty mornings and sunny afternoons
d) Complete absence of rain with mist during the entire day

Answer 8

c) Misty mornings and sunny afternoons

Question 9

Which one of the following white grape varieties is extensively planted in Bergerac.

a) Chardonnay
b) Pinot Blanc
c) Roussanne
d) Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 9

d) Sauvignon Blanc

Question 10

Which one of the following statements is TRUE?

a) Cahors is a wine made from Malbec and Sauvignon Blanc
b) Madiran can be red or white wine made from Bordeaux varieties.
c) Cahors is a wine made from a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes.
d) Bergerac makes wines similar in style to Bordeaux

Answer 10

d) Bergerac makes wines similar in style to Bordeaux

Question 11

Which one of the following regions uses the Tannat grape?

a) Bergerac
b) Saint-Julien
c) Pomerol
d) Madiran

Answer 11

d) Madiran

Question 12

Which one of the following statements is FALSE?

a) Monbazillac is a sweet wine
b) Madiran wine is made exclusively from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
c) Cahors can be made by blending Malbec and Melot
d) Cotes de Gascogne IGP is produced in the South West of France

Answer 12

b) Madiran wine is made exclusively from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot