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Champagne Specialist Course | Manchester
From: £425.00
A specialist course for Champagne lovers looking to learn more, or those working in the wine or hospitality trade looking to specialise. Covers the history and terroir of the region, winemaking, storage & service etiquette as well as making recommendations and food and wine matching suggestions to consumers
Description
This certification is suitable for professionals, enthusiasts and students such as 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.
Candidates should have completed the CIVC’s online MOOC courses to at least Level 2 (up to 3 is recommended) in advance of attending: Visit the CIVC online classroom
- 3 consecutive week classroom format.
- Classroom times: 10am-5.30pm
- Try 12 premium tasting samples in a range of styles from different producers
- This course is created and managed by the Comité Champagne, which guarantees verified and up-to-date content, as well as the assurance of a global vision of Champagne
- Successful candidates will receive a certificate from the CIVC
Dates: 7/14/21 September 2026
Course Contents
Session 1:
- Introduction, tasting basics, food and wine pairing
- Practical workshop: The perfect pairing
Session 2:
- Champagne terroir
- Practical workshop: The Champagne game
Session 3:
- The Champagne Method
- Practical workshop: The cellar master
Session 4:
- Advice, service and storage
- Practical workshop: The wine shop manager
- Exam: 1hour & 45 minutes
The exam consists of a theory paper (30 multiple choice questions of 30 marks & 2 open questions – 30 marks) & a tasting of 2 Champagnes, 40 marks (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). A minimum of 55% (55/100 available points) is required to pass the assessment. Your first attempt is included with your initial registration fee. Resits can be arranged for additional cost, if required.
Click here to check out the detailed course brochure & what you’ll be learning about, or watch the video below
Features
- 3 consecutive week classroom format.
- Classroom times: 10am-5.30pm
- Try 12 tasting samples in a range of styles from different producers
- Includes first attempt at exam
- This course is created and managed by the Comité Champagne, which guarantees verified and up-to-date content, as well as the assurance of a global vision of Champagne
- Successful candidates will receive a certificate from the CIVC
- Please ensure you have completed the CIVC free MOOC course to at least Level 2 before attending. Register here
Location
Portfolio Champagne Bar
67-69 Bridge St, Manchester M3 3BQ. Located on Bridge Street, Portfolio is Manchester’s first Champagne specialist bar and boutique, with over 300 different bottles on offer and an impressive range by the glass.
