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A New Standard in Champagne Education

The EU Sommelier Association is proud to announce an exceptional partnership with Comité Champagne, the official interprofessional body representing Champagne growers and houses.

Starting in 2027, our Association will offer an exclusive professional training programme dedicated entirely to Champagne: its unique terroir, history, production methods, sensory identity, service and commercial presentation.

Created and quality-controlled by Comité Champagne, the programme will provide participants with verified, comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of one of the world’s most prestigious wine appellations.

Official Champagne Training and Certification

This complete educational programme combines expert-led teaching, guided tastings, practical workshops and engaging learning activities.

Participants who successfully complete the programme will have the opportunity to obtain a recognised Champagne certification.

The course is designed not only to deepen theoretical knowledge, but also to develop the practical skills required to confidently recommend, present, serve, sell, purchase and manage Champagne wines in a professional environment.

 

Programme Objectives

Recommend the Right Champagne

Participants will learn how to:

• Identify the expectations, preferences and needs of different clients.

• Develop relevant and diversified recommendations.

• Consider Champagne styles, production characteristics and current market trends.

• Select wines that genuinely correspond to the client’s expectations and the intended occasion.

Analyse Champagne Through Tasting

Through structured and guided tastings, participants will learn how to:

• Identify the principal aromatic, flavour and textural characteristics of Champagne.

• Evaluate balance, freshness, structure, maturity and style.

• Understand the influence of terroir, grape varieties, blending, ageing and production methods.

• Connect the sensory profile of a Champagne with the specific needs of the consumer.

The programme will also explore the defining characteristics of the Champagne appellation, including its terroirs, history, viticulture, winemaking practices and cultural heritage.

Enhance the Champagne Experience

Participants will develop the ability to create a complete and memorable Champagne experience by:

• Contextualising Champagne consumption according to the occasion and the consumer.

• Applying practical principles of flavour balance and food pairing.

• Selecting appropriate glassware, serving conditions and temperatures.

• Communicating the identity and value of different Champagne styles.

• Respecting applicable legal obligations.

• Promoting responsible and informed consumption.

 

What Makes This Programme Unique?

 

Learning Through Practice

The knowledge acquired during the programme will be applied through concrete workshops, professional scenarios and guided tasting exercises.

Professional Skills

Participants will develop the advisory and service skills required for professional activities involving Champagne, including:

• Recommending and presenting Champagne.

• Serving Champagne correctly.

• Selling and purchasing Champagne wines.

• Designing a Champagne selection.

• Managing a professional or private wine cellar.

• Creating food-pairing and consumption experiences.

Official and Trusted Content

The programme has been created and is controlled by Comité Champagne.

This guarantees:

• Verified and authoritative educational content.

• Information reflecting the latest developments within the appellation.

• A complete and balanced understanding of Champagne.

• Training aligned with the standards and expertise of the Champagne sector itself.

 

Who Is the Programme For?

The training is intended for wine professionals, sommeliers, hospitality and restaurant professionals, wine retailers, buyers, educators and serious Champagne enthusiasts seeking a structured and authoritative qualification.

No matter whether Champagne is part of your profession or your passion, this programme will allow you to understand it, taste it and communicate it with greater confidence and precision.

Pre-requisite

The Training requires some basic knowledge of Champagne: for info contact us!

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Coming in 2027

The first training sessions organised by the EU Sommelier Association in partnership with Comité Champagne will be launched in 2027.

Programme dates, location, registration conditions and certification requirements will be announced shortly.

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A unique appellation.
An authoritative programme.
A new opportunity to become a true Champagne specialist.