Beaune : WSET Level 2

  • Language :
    • French
    • English

Presentation

Develop an in-depth knowledge of the world’s major wines.

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The Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne, in partnership with Esprits de Vins, a training provider approved by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET®), offers the WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines.

Open to everyone and requiring no prior knowledge, this course provides a structured introduction to the world of wine. It is suitable both for those starting out in the wine industry and for wine enthusiasts looking to acquire a solid foundation of wine knowledge.

Next date:
  • In French: 13 February 2027
The program

The programme covers:

  • the WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting;

  • the main white and red grape varieties and their characteristics;

  • the influence of climate, viticulture and winemaking on wine style;

  • the world’s major wine regions and appellations;

  • still, sparkling and fortified wines;

  • the principles of wine storage and service;

  • the key principles of food and wine pairing.

Grape varieties covered include Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz, Grenache, Tempranillo and Sangiovese.

Theory sessions alternate with the tasting of approximately 40 wines, assessed using the WSET® Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting.

Useful information

Practical information:

  • Location: Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne in Beaune, 21 Avenue Charles de Gaulle, 21200 Beaune

  • Free on-site parking

  • Duration: 3 days

  • The course concludes with a one-hour examination consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions.

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