BIVB Certificate Course
Date: 6 -- 27 Aug 2021 (Every Friday, 4 sessions)
Time: 19:30 – 21:30
Exam Date: 3 Sep 2021 (Friday)
Time: 19:30 – 20:30
Venue: WA 503
Rm 503, 5/F, Mary Building, 71 - 77 Peking Road, TST, Kln
尖沙咀北京道71-771號誠信大廈503室
Discount policy:
*Early bird discount: 10% (full payment received at least 2 weeks before class commence)
*Group discount: 10% (3 or more registered for the same course together)
*Total 15% off for students eligible for both early bird and group discount
Application
Please send filled application form to our e-mail (enquiry@hkwineacademy.com)
Payment can be made by either:
- Bank Transfer - to our HSBC bank account 112-275276-838
- FPS - enquiry@hkwineacademy.com
- By Cheque – payable to "Hong Kong Wine Academy" and mail to Unit 1205, 12/F, Everglory Centre, 1 B Kimberley Street, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Target audience
- wine friends who in love of Bourgogne wines and regions.
- importers, agents, Sommeliers, restaurant a wine shop owners, retailer, distributors
Background of École des Vins de Bourgogne:
Created in 1974 by the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB), the École des Vins de Bourgogne was a pioneering institution in France. Over the years, the school acquired in-depth expertise in terms of wine-themed training and the organization of wine-related trips. From Mâcon to Chablis, candidate can explore the entire Bourgogne winegrowing region from appellations Régionales to mythical Grands Crus.
Instructor - Mr. Louis Lee
DipWSET, Accredited BIVB Educator, Certified Bourgogne Expert
Certified Sherry Educator, EWA Scotch Whisky & Gin Educator
Mr. Louis Lee is a wine and spirit expert and educator, he shares his passion in wines from all over the world. As a wine and spirit educator, Louis has taught for different institutions over all these years. His extensive experience in wine trade started more than 20 years ago.
Course Outline
| Topic | Hours |
|---|---|
| Session 1)
Discovery Bourgogne Wines - Climate and soil
- Grape varieties
- Four tiers system
- Labelling terms
- Tasting |
2 hours |
| Session 2)
Unique white wine region and the regions you always missed - Explore the regions one by one :Chablis, Chalonnaise & Maconnais
- Understand the geographical factors and landscape
- Discuss wine styles and characters
- Introduce important villages and vineyards
- Tasting |
2 hours |
| Session 3)
The famous white Bourgogne region and its red wine villages - Explore Cote de Beaune
- Understand the geographical factors and landscape
- Discuss wine styles and characters
- Introduce important villages and vineyards
- Tasting |
2 hours |
| Session 4)
The prestigious red Bourgogne villages - Explore Cote de Nuits
- Understand the geographical factors and landscape
- Discuss wine styles and characters
- Introduce important villages and vineyards
- Tasting |
2 hours |
Assessment
There is a 1-hour 30 multiple choice examination in the course. Students are required to have a pass in the examination in the course. The passing mark is 60%.