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French Wine Scholar: Champagne Evening
An all-levels Champagne masterclass combining regional history and culture with a curated tasting of varied Champagne styles.
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About this course
This standalone evening explores Champagne’s history, geography and culture, considering how these have shaped the region’s sparkling wines. It follows part of the Wine Scholar Guild’s French Wine Scholar curriculum while also serving as an introduction to its wider wine studies. The session includes a tasting of Champagnes spanning Blanc de Blancs, Pinot Noir-driven blends and lesser-known examples, giving participants the opportunity to encounter different expressions from the region.
What you'll learn
- Examine key aspects of Champagne’s history, geography and culture.
- Explain how the region’s characteristics have influenced its sparkling wines.
- Taste and distinguish examples including Blanc de Blancs and Pinot Noir-driven blends.
Is this course right for you?
The session is listed as suitable for all levels and is designed as an accessible introduction to Champagne and the French Wine Scholar curriculum. It may suit learners considering further wine study, as well as former French Wine Scholar students wishing to revisit the region’s wines.
- Not suitable for anyone currently enrolled in the French Wine Scholar course.
Before you go
- The course can be repeated