- 1 day course
- 6 hours class
- 18 wines to taste
WSET Level 1
Globally recognized certification
A Globally Recognized Wine Certification
Do you feel intimidated when talking about wine? Are you insecure when choosing a bottle of wine at a restaurant from the many pages of wines and wine regions around the world? Perhaps you have been fortunate enough to have an expert pair the perfect wine with your meal and wondered how you could do this yourself?
At École V, we believe that with knowledge comes enjoyment and that wine knowledge should be available to everyone. Our mission is to educate wine enthusiasts from all over the world.
Discover Our Courses
- 2 days
- 18 hours class
- 50 wines to taste
WSET Level 2 Intensive
Globally recognized certification
590-620 €
- 3 days course
- 18 hours class
- 50 wines to taste
WSET Level 2
Globally recognized certification
650-690 €
- 6 evenings
- 18 hours class
- 50 wines to taste
WSET Level 2 Evening Course
Globally recognized certification
650 €
- 5 days course
- 32 hours class
- 75 wines to taste
WSET Level 3
Globally recognized certification
1090-1290 €
- 10 evenings
- 32 hours class
- 75 wines to taste
WSET Level 3 Evening Course
Globally recognized certification
1090 €
Our Two Professional Wine Schools
Our wine schools are rooted in the heart of Burgundy at Château de Pommard and in the capital of gastronomy in the vibrant 9th arrondissement of Paris. We bring a unique approach at École V, focusing on organic and biodynamic wines in our courses. Choose the professional wine school that suits you best and dive in to the world of wine.
Enter the world of the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET)
The Wine and Spirit Education Trust trains the best wine professionals and amateur enthusiasts around the world. With 3 levels of wine certifications offered, every wine lover, enthusiast and professional can find a wine course to meet their needs.
Will you be next?
Satisfied students, the development of their knowledge and their success in the exam room is what makes wine education a constantly evolving, but hugely enjoyable, way to spend a day!
Start a Career in the Wine Industry
Whether you are a wine professional or an amateur ready to revinvent yourself, our programs will meet your needs. With three levels of WSET awards in Wine, our programs are available both in French and in English. The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET®) is recognized as the global leader in professional wine training. École V will help you launch your career in the wine industry, whether as a wine advisor, consultant or wine shop owner. See all the different careers in wine on the WSET's career page.
Why École V?
École V blends the world-class wine programs of the WSET with the knowledge of Château de Pommard in viticulture and winemaking. In order to provide you with the best experience, we select the wines with care and always ensure that the producers share the same values we do. Wines are principally sourced from biodynamic and organic producers across the world, to offer you outstanding tastings and a unique approach to wine education. So you can discover the Climats of Burgundy and our own heritage, we also include Château de Pommard wines in each of our WSET programs.
JÉRÔME AUCOURT SCHOLARSHIP
In memory of Jérôme Aucourt, we now provide scholarships for wine enthusiasts. During his 15 years at Château de Pommard, Jérôme introduced wine to thousands of people from all around the world.
Learn MoreMeet Our Passionate Team of Educators
Marie Dagneau de Richecour
Marie teaches WSET Levels 1 to 3 in Wines, both in English and French at École V. Prior to being a WSET instructor, she managed several wine bars in London and Paris. As a WSET Diploma & Certified Educator holder, she now devotes herself to what she loves most: sharing her passion for wine through the organization of tastings and trainings.
Florence Szymanski
As far back as Florence can remember, her family used to organize blind tastings of Bordeaux Grands Crus Classés 2 or 3 times her age! Since then, her palate has diversified: complex and sweet white wines, from the new world, the list goes on... As an experienced trainer and professional coach, she is dedicated to helping students have a pleasant time while structuring their knowledge of wine.
Alexia Hupin
Alexia worked in event organization for hotels in Paris and Cannes for 5 years before dedicating herself to her first passion, wine. She passed WSET Level 2 and 3 in Wines in order to gain solid knowledge in 2017 and is currently pursuing her Level 4 Diploma. She shares her knowledge with passion both in physical classes and on her blog and Instagram.
Nathalie Mairesse
An oenologist from a winemaking family in Chassagne-Montrachet, Nathalie made wine all over France, England, Australia and New Zealand for ten years. She then became the ambassador of a cooperage company for four years, where she advised winemakers on the chemistry and alliance of wood and wine, in Europe and Latin America. As a WSET teacher since June 2019, she obtained her WSET Level 3 in Wines in 2005 and Diploma in 2012.
Nicolas Fouilleroux
Nicolas started his career as a concert organizer and was co-director of an orchestra. Guided by his love for languages and civilizations, he studied wine culture, obtained the WSET Diploma and co-created Divins Accords, a concert-tasting concept. Now a WSET Certified Educator, Nicolas is part of the Master of Wine program and loves to share his wine education journey with students.
Frédéric Vigroux
Frédéric is a French sommelier consultant. He has held the WSET Diploma since 2017, and is a Certified Wine Educator for WSET Levels 1 to 3 in Wines, and Spirits Level 1 & 2. As an author, entrepreneur, and professional wine taster, Frédéric shares his passion and knowledge through books, chronicles, consultancy and classes across France and Europe.
At École V, our students' experience matters
We constantly strive to provide the best wine learning experience possible. We are proud to have received a 4.7/5 rating from our students in 2020.
