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Remarks: This course has included the BIVB Exam and Certificate Fee; Total 8 hours course time; around 20 tasting samples

BIVB Certificate Course

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Semester

Course Introduction

 

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.

The map of the Bourgogne winegrowing region includes 44 villages and total 84 appellations will be discussed. With it, candidate can explore the whole range of Bourgogne appellations; reds, whites or rosés, and of course, Crémant de Bourgogne.

Course Outline

2 hours for each session 

Session 1 - Discovery Bourgogne Wines

  • Climate and soil
  • Grape varieties
  • Four tiers system
  • Labelling terms
  • Tasting

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

第 3 章 - 著名的勃艮第白葡萄酒產區及其紅酒村

  • Explore Cote de Beaune
  • Understand the geographical factors and landscape
  • Discuss wine styles and characters
  • Introduce important villages and vineyards
  • Tasting

第 4 章 - 著名的勃艮第紅酒村莊

  • Explore Cote de Nuits
  • Understand the geographical factors and landscape
  • Discuss wine styles and characters
  • Introduce important villages and vineyards
  • Tasting

Assessment

  • 30 Minutes
  • 30 multiple choices questions
  • Passing grade: 60%

Semester

 Semester Time / Venue Tutor

19 Oct - 9 Nov 2023

4 Sessions (Every Thu)

19:30 - 21:30 

WA503 - Rm 503, 5/F, Mary Building, 71-77 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

 Louis Lee

Exam

  • 30 minutes
  • 30 Multiple choice questions
  • Passing Grade: 60%

Tuition Discount

 Details Terms

Early Bird Discount
- HK$400

 Successful enrolment at least 2 weeks before class commence

Group Discount
- 9%

 - 3 or more registered for the same course together
(Add 3 quantity of the course and enter discount code: GROUP9%OFF during checkout)

FAQs

Refund Policy

All fee and expenses are not refundable after order confirmation. If you need to refund for a specific reason before course commence, please provide relevant proof and contact us by email at enquiry@hkwineacademy.com

Adverse Weather Policy

If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or Black Rainstorm Warning is in force after 7:00 a.m. - the morning events that starts before 2:00 p.m. will be cancelled 11:00 a.m. - the afternoon event that starts between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. will be cancelled. 4:00 p.m. - the event that starts from 6:00 p.m. will be cancelled. The academy will re-schedule the event. If participants cannot join the event on the re-scheduled date, event fee will be refunded. When Typhoon Signal No.8 or above is hoisted during the event, the event must be terminated immediately and the Academy will arrange all participants to leave the venue. When Black Rainstorm Warning is in force, all participants of the event are advised to stay where they are until the warning signal is lowered.

Who are your instructors?

All our WSET® course lecturers had undergone the WSET® Educator Training Program, and only Certified WSET® Educators will teach courses above the Foundation level. Guided tasting courses are led by tutors with specific experience.

What is the class size?

Our maximum class size：

Level 1：22 人

Level 2： 14 人

Level 3： 14 人

Absent Arrangement

We will try to arrange you to fit into another class of the same course to make up for the absent class. However according to the class size, wine tasting samples may be allocated at last priority. For better preparation, please let us know your absent arrangement as soon as possible.

Why Hong Kong Wine Academy?

Quality, Independent, and Commitment is our motto.

Hong Kong Wine Academy is independent from wine trade and committed to offer high quality wine courses at reasonable price. All our WSET® course lecturers had undergone the WSET® Educator Training Program, and only Certified WSET® Educators will teach courses above the Foundation level. A single lecturer is assigned to follow the whole course for consistency. Also wine samples are carefully selected to reflect specific requirements of different courses.

What is the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET® )?

WSET® was founded in UK in 1969 to promote, provide and develop high quality education and training in wine and spirit industry. Since then, WSET® has grown into the foremost international awarding body in the field of wines and spirits. Recently, there are increasing number of consumers and enthusiasts attending the WSET® courses with the desire to enhance their knowledge. Hong Kong Wine Academy is a WSET® Approved Program Provider and is authorized to offer WSET® courses.

Are there any prerequisites for taking the WSET® courses?

No. However, we recommend those who intend to take the Intermediate Certificate course should have basic knowledge in wine and spirit, and those who intend to take the Advanced Certificate course should have good knowledge in wine and spirit.

Can the courses be taught in other languages?

Yes. In addition to Cantonese, we also teach courses in English and Mandarin on ad hoc based.

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business.

根據香港法律，不得在業務過程中，向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類。