WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Intensive

• How wine is made

• What factors influence wine style

• The key white and black grape varieties and their characteristics

• The important wine-producing regions where these grapes are grown

• The production of sparkling, sweet and fortified wines

• Label terminology

• Food and wine pairing principles

• How to describe a wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)

• How we produce wine using biodynamic farming at Château de Pommard

• At the end of your training, you will be able to recognize the different styles of wine produced from these grape varieties, read labels and understand the principles of food and wine pairings.

For more information, please download the WSET Specifications as well as our program.

The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines consists of 30 hours of study, including 18 hours of training by one of our WSET-certified educators. The program takes place over 2 consecutive days, with classes from 9 am to 7 pm with lunch breaks, study time and exam included.

During the course, you will cover all the themes and objectives set by the WSET® for this certification. With 9 hours of training given by a WSET-certified educator each day, the class will use presentations, discussions and tastings to tackle the key points presented in the teaching material. You will receive a textbook and study guide prior to the training and should study these materials before the session. During the course, you will taste 50 wines from the main wine-producing regions of France, Europe and the New World.

Sessions are limited to 14 students. (A packed lunch is included in Pommard for both days.)

Once your registration for a session is validated, you'll receive your course material, containing a textbook, study guide, self-assessment exercises, and summary sheet of the Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®. During your course, you will be led by a WSET-certified educator using interactive and engaging teaching methods. The program includes presentations, discussions and visual aids, as well as guided tastings and self-assessment exercises.