CHAMPAGNE SPECIALIST COURSE
€665,-*
Understanding and recommending Champagne
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Training for wine merchants, sommeliers or other professionals of SDEN 3, SDEN4 or WSET 2-3 level
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The focus is on practice, through workshops and tastings, with a need for interactivity and active participation
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Developing consulting skills required for professional activities as recommending, serving, selling and purchasing Champagne wines and managing a cellar
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All classes, will be held in the English language; the coursebook and exam are also in the English language.
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Extra online support for Champagne & food combinations and for level 2 students on March 16+23.
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Coffee breaks with snacks and fruit included.
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Prices exclude VAT. For private customers an invoice without VAT is optional.
DATES:
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March 9+30 and April 6 of 2025
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13:00-18:00 hours
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LOCATION:
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Amsterdam (Frans Halsstraat 90)
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REGISTRATION CONTACT:
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Anja Vondenhoff
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06-23228216
What SKILLS are COVEREd?
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Understanding the Champagne viticulture (terroir, climate, grape varieties, winegrowing) and vinification
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Understanding and interpreting Champagne wine labels
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Pairing food and Champagne and making a Champagne wine list
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Assess the various styles by describe quality and production method
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Storing Champagne in optimal conditions
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Improve your tasting technique. During each session you will taste a minimum of 5 Champagnes.
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Practical application and workshops during each session
THE DURATION:
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7 hours of preparation. Register for this free online preparation course: https://www.champagne-mooc.com/
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More than 14 hours of classes, studying the handbook and making assignments
THE FINAL ASSESSMENT
The final assessment will be held at the end of the last session
Theoretical test – 1 hour
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30 Multiple choice (30 minutes – 30 points)
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2 open questions (30 minutes – 30 points)
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Practical test – 1 hour
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Tasting of two non-anonymized wines (40 points)
For each wine, the Candidate must describe the tasting characteristics using the tasting sheets provided. The Candidate must then write a positive presentation for the client. Finally, the Candidate must propose a harmonious food and Champagne pairing and explain their choice.
Validation (the official score will be received in about 5 weeks after the assessment):
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Less than 54%: not validated
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55% to 69%: Pass
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70% to 79%: Good
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More than 80%: Excellent
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