WSET Level 3 Burgundy and Beaujolais: practice questions with answers
These are real questions from The Wine Goat bank on Burgundy and Beaujolais, written to the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines syllabus. Answer them, read the explanation, then practise the full set of 79 questions in the free app, where your mistakes come back until you know them.
Sample questions with answers
1 How late can spring frosts occur in Chablis?
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Answer: As late as May
Why: Another hazard is localised summer hail, which can destroy much of a crop.
2 Where are premier and grand cru vineyards usually located in Burgundy?
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Answer: Mid-slope, facing south or east
Why: Village sites are flat or low; mid-slope has less frost, thinner well-drained soils and shelter from westerly winds.
3 How does classic Burgundy Pinot Noir evolve with age?
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Answer: From red fruit to earth, game and mushroom
Why: It usually has high acidity and low-medium tannin. Top wines get 16-18 months in barrel, part new.
4 What share of Burgundy's vineyards is Chardonnay?
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Answer: Nearly half
Why: Pinot Noir covers over a third.
5 Which premium Chardonnay techniques did Burgundy pioneer?
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Answer: Barrel fermentation and ageing, MLF and lees use
Why: Barrel ageing is typically 6-9 months; the best mature for a decade or more.
6 What wines does Aligoté usually make?
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Answer: Neutral whites with high acidity
Why: It can be high quality where fully ripe, but those sites go to more profitable Pinot and Chardonnay.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions on Burgundy and Beaujolais are in The Wine Goat?
The app has 79 multiple-choice questions on Burgundy and Beaujolais, each with an explanation, plus short written answer questions and flashcards on the same topic.
Is Burgundy and Beaujolais important for the WSET Level 3 exam?
Yes. The 50 multiple-choice questions cover the whole syllabus and the 4 short written answers often focus on one region or process, so every topic, including Burgundy and Beaujolais, can come up.
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