WSET Level 2 Practice Quiz: Wine Regions of France

France is the center of gravity for WSET Level 2. It takes up more exam real estate than any other country, and with good reason — the French wine map essentially invented the vocabulary the whole world now uses. Jesse spent a harvest season in Burgundy, which gave him a ground-level understanding of how Côte de Nuits differs from Côte de Beaune that no textbook can fully replicate.

This free practice quiz covers the French wine regions in the WSET Level 2 syllabus: Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône Valley, the Loire Valley, Champagne, Alsace, and the key wines produced in each. Expect questions on appellation names, permitted grape varieties, classification systems, and the styles each region is known for.

France rewards the students who take the time to build a genuine map in their head — not just a list of names. Work through this quiz, identify where your knowledge has gaps, and go back to the source. The regional depth you build here will pay off on exam day.

WSET LEVEL 2: WINE REGIONS OF FRANCE

Practice questions based on the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines syllabus. Written by WSET-certified professionals for self-study purposes.

Which grape variety is Chablis made from? Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Blanc Aligoté Chardonnay

Which of the following is a red grape variety permitted in Châteauneuf-du-Pape? Chardonnay Grenache Cabernet Sauvignon Nebbiolo

Champagne is located in which part of France? The south, near the Mediterranean The southwest, near Bordeaux The northeast, about 150km east of Paris The southeast, near the Rhône Valley

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main grapes used in Champagne? Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier Sauvignon Blanc

The Left Bank of Bordeaux is primarily known for wines dominated by which grape? Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Petit Verdot

Sauternes is famous for which style of wine? Dry red Sparkling Sweet white made from botrytis-affected grapes Fortified red

Which French region is known for Muscadet? Alsace Rhône Valley Loire Valley Languedoc

In Alsace, wines are typically labeled by: Village or commune name Vineyard classification Grape variety Producer name only

Which Burgundy classification represents the highest quality level? Village Premier Cru Grand Cru Bourgogne

The Northern Rhône is primarily known for which red grape? Grenache Mourvèdre Syrah Carignan

Which of the following regions produces the majority of France's rosé wine? Burgundy Bordeaux Provence Champagne

What distinguishes Beaujolais from the rest of Burgundy? It uses Chardonnay instead of Pinot Noir It is made from Gamay rather than Pinot Noir It produces only white wines It is classified differently from other Burgundy

Vouvray is made from which grape variety? Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay Viognier Chenin Blanc

What does "Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée" (AOC/APC) guarantee about a French wine? That it is of the highest quality That it comes from a specific region and was made following specified rules That it has been aged for a minimum period That it was made from organic grapes

Which of the following is a classification used in Bordeaux? Grand Cru Classé (Burgundy style) The 1855 Classification (Premiers Crus through Cinquièmes Crus) Grosses Gewächs Denominazione di Origine

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WSET Level 2 Study Tips: France

France is complex, but it’s learnable. Here’s how to approach it systematically for WSET Level 2:

Start with the big five regions. Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, the Rhône, and the Loire will account for the majority of France-related exam questions. Get these locked in before moving to Alsace and the southern regions.

Learn appellations by grape variety first. Chablis is Chardonnay. Red Burgundy is Pinot Noir. Châteauneuf-du-Pape is Grenache-dominant. Organizing regions around their key grapes makes them stick much more naturally than trying to memorize place names in isolation.

Understand the Bordeaux classification system. The 1855 Classification appears regularly in Level 2 exams. Know the five growth levels and the names of key châteaux in each.

Don’t overlook Champagne production. Méthode traditionnelle, the role of dosage, and the major Champagne house styles often appear as exam questions that many students underestimate.

Browse our full WSET practice exam collection for quizzes on other key regions and topics.

Looking for structured WSET study materials? We recommend Napa Valley Wine Academy’s WSET courses — comprehensive video lessons and study notes that pair perfectly with these practice quizzes.