Free Champage Course Offered

Comite Champagne's new Champagne Education site is live with the first two e-learning certification levels in English now available. A member of the Champagne Bureau, who spends a lot of time thinking about Champagne, was surprised how much there still is to learn. Here are three of the surprises:

Champagne activates all of the senses. 

When I think of the Champagne experience, I tend to focus on the aromas, the taste of the wine, the color in the glass and the feel of the bubbles. Yet the sound of opening the bottle also plays a critical role in fully experiencing Champagne. The pop that comes when the cork is released – whether a loud bang or a quiet hiss – alerts you to the delight that is yet to come. This auditory component of Champagne sets it apart from many other wines. 

Terroir includes people. 

Terroir is comprised of many different aspects, such as the terrain and the climate, but it is also affected and shaped by humans. Plots, layouts, and cultivation methods all feed into the uniqueness of the terroir, and therefore the grapes. And while growers play a major role in influencing the final product, the winemakers do as well. They focus on aspects of the winemaking process such as blending and aging that work together to create a one-of-a-kind wine. 

Champagne is incredibly resilient. 

The Champagne region has survived through a great deal of difficulty. Through the plague of phylloxera to the destruction of two World Wars, Champagne has remained strong. Even now, as climate change affects the region, Champagne is innovating to tackle the challenges ahead. 

The courses are free. You can register here.