Description
Champagne Specialist Course
Welcome to the Official Champagne Specialist Course & Qualification
Understanding and Recommending Champagne
We are thrilled to announce our brand new wine course, accredited by the Comité Champagne. Launching in the UK and globally in 2024, this highly anticipated program is tailored for wine professionals, but we warmly welcomes budding wine enthusiasts as well. Given the expected high demand, we encourage you to secure your spot early. Only 12 spaces are available for our inaugural course this Autumn. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity!
What are the benefits and objectives of completing this course?
You will learn how to:
- Understand and interpret Champagne labels.
- Describe and assess Champagne.
- Know how to store and serve Champagne in optimal conditions.
Be able to recommend a Champagne by ascertaining a customer’s expectations and requirements and then making a range of proposals suited to their request. - Pair food and Champagne wines.
Who is this course aimed at?
This Official Champagne Specialist Wine Course Program is aimed at students, wine merchants, sommeliers, food distribution professionals, restaurant professionals, executives/ buyers/salespeople in the wine and spirits industry, professionals in the wine industry, tourism professionals, wine journalists, importers, wine trainers, students in the hotel and restaurant industry and in the luxury industry, as well as anyone with a curiosity and passion for champagne.
Book this Course and save at least £70, compared to the price of the stand alone sessions!
10 Key Topics Covered on Our Champagne Course
- Explore the rich history and unique terroir of the Champagne region
- Study various grape varieties, regional differences, and wine styles
- Learn practical techniques for tasting and evaluating Champagne
- Understand the traditional Méthode Champenoise
- Discover effective techniques for pairing Champagne with food
- Experience the diversity of Champagne through guided tastings
- Gain insights into the economic aspects and stakeholders of the industry
- Interpreting Champagne wine labels and understanding quality indicators
- Acquire knowledge on correct wine storage and service practices
- Develop skills to recommend Champagne based on customer preferences and occasions
Course Agenda and Schedule
This intensive wine course spans three days, totaling fourteen hours of immersive instruction. Each day features engaging lessons, hands-on activities, and masterclasses, culminating in a comprehensive assessment on the final day.
SESSION 1 – Learn the skill of Tasting Champagne
Introduction, tasting technique, food and Champagne pairing Workshop: Perfect pairing
SESSION 2 – Terroir of the Champagne Region
The Champagne Terroir and importance in style and grape varieties
Workshop: Champagne Game
SESSION 3 – The Production of Champagne
Deep dive into the production of Champagne and the Méhod Champenoise
Workshop: The Cellar Master
SESSION 4 – Recommending, serving and storing Champagne
Workshop: The Wine Merchant
Study Materials
Study Books will be posted prior to the start of the course to the shipping address provided when you registered.
Instructions to access the Comité Champagne’s MOOC program for online study prior to the start of your course will be provided via your email confirmation.
Key Details & Course Length:
- At least 7 Hours of self study before the start of your course. Complete the free online Champagne MOOC prior to the start of the course.
- Read your student booklet
- 14 hours of Face-Face tuition over 3 days (including 2 hours exam time)
Champagne Specialist Exam & Certification
Upon successful completion of the Champagne Specialist Course, you will be required to pass an examination at the end of day 3 to become certified.
Assessment: The exam consist of a 1-hour practical assessment and a 1-hour theory assessment to demonstrate your understanding and skills.
Your papers will be sent to the Comité Champagne to be marked and results are usually released around 8 weeks after the exam.
Assesment
MCQ –
30 Questions, 30 Points, 30 Minutes
Open Questions
2 Questions 30 Points 30 Minutes
Tasting Description
2 Champagne Wines to taste
40 Points
45 Minutes
Marking Scheme
less than 54% Fail
55% – 69% Pass
70% -79% Good
More than 80% Excellent (Distinction)
Upcoming Course Dates
Please check the individual timings and dates below for the correct start times of each workshop session.
Flexible Scheduling Options
If you cannot attend all three sessions consecutively, you have the option to book each week as a stand-alone course. The goal is to complete all sessions within a 9-month period. Please contact us directly for more details.
FAQ
Lunch will be provided on all 3 days. We will discuss the Principles of Champagne and Food Matching.
The Comité Champagne is the inter-professional body that brings together the Winegrowers and Houses of Champagne.
This Champagne Specialist Program is aimed at students, wine merchants, sommeliers, food distribution professionals, restaurant professionals, executives/ buyers/salespeople in the wine and spirits industry, professionals in the wine industry, tourism professionals, wine journalists, importers, wine trainers, students in the hotel and restaurant industry and in the luxury industry, as well as anyone with a curiosity and passion for champagne.
- Prior to starting the course, it is advised that students complete the Champagne MOOC , (contact us for more details) as well as reading the student course booklet (7 hours preparation)
Yes if you pass the exam, you will receive the Comité Champagne officical Champagne Specialist Qualification
What is included in the course fee?
Free Course Material & postage
Free MOOC
Lunch is provided on all 3 days
At least 14 hours of contact time
At least 14 wines tasted
2 Hour exam & Fee
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