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CHAMPAGNE SPECIALIST - UNDERSTANDING AND RECOMMENDING CHAMPAGNE

A complete training course with tastings and fun workshops that lead to recognised certification. 

 

This certification is aimed at professionals and students: wine shop staff, sommeliers, catering professionals, food distribution professionals, executives/buyers/sellers in the wine and spirits sector, wine industry professionals, tourism professionals, wine journalists, importers, wine trainers, students in the hotel, catering and luxury goods industries, etc.

 

Join us for an immersive two-day Champagne Specialist Course, certified by the Comité Champagne, and deepen your expertise in the world of Champagne.

The course is currently only available in English - we will offer this program later on this year in German language as well. 

 

The total duration of the certification program is 21 hours, of which 14 hours are face-to-face + 7 hours self-study time.

 

The 7 hours of preparation and self-study time includes: 

  • Complete the Champagne MOOC
  • Careful reading of the Learner’s Guide for the Champagne Specialist course

 

Course Structure

Day 1 (9:00 – 18:00) lays the foundation with an in-depth exploration of Champagne’s history, production methods, and tasting techniques.

Day 2 (9:00 – 18:00) takes your knowledge further, focusing on food pairings and recommendation strategies. The course concludes with a certification exam from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, equipping you with the confidence to expertly discuss and recommend Champagne.

 

Training objectives

  • Understand and interpret Champagne labels
  • Know how to describe and assess Champagne wines
  • Know how to store and serve Champagne in optimum conditions
  • Be able to recommend a Champagne by ascertaining the customer’s expectations and needs and drawing up an appropriate range of suggestions
  • Know how to pair food and Champagne

 

The benefits of this course

  •  You will put the skills you have learned into practice in the workshops
  • You will develop the advisory skills needed to carry out professional activities such as recommending, serving, selling and buying Champagne and managing a cellar

 

The assessment

Theory test – 1 hour

        - 30 multiple-choice questions (30 minutes - 30 points)

        - 2 open questions (30 minutes - 30 points)

 

Practical test – 45 minutes

  • Tasting of two identified Champagne wines (40 points)
  • Description of the characteristics of the Champagne tasted
  • Presentation of a sales argument to promote this Champagne
  • Suggestion and explanation of a harmonious food and Champagne pairing

 

Marking scheme

    Less than 54%: Fail

    From 55% to 69%: Pass

    From 70% to 79%: Good

    Above 80%: Excellent

 

This course is created, managed, and graded by the Comité Champagne, which guarantees verified and up-to-date content, as well as the assurance of a global vision of Champagne.

 

 

STUDENT DISCOUNT:  We offer 25% discount to all students. Please e-mail us for a discount code. 

CHAMPAGNE SPECIALIST (Comité Champagne Certification Program)

CHF499.00Price
  • The session starts at 6 PM (18:00 h). 

    Duration of the course: 2,5 hours, including theory & tasting. 

     

    Purchasing of wines is possible after the course directly from the distributor or producer by filling out an Order Sheet. 

     

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