French Wine Scholar
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TRAINING OBJECTIVES French Wine Scholar (FWS)
Master the cultivation and oenological practices employed, and their impact on the wines. Know how to decipher labeling and the rules surrounding the production and marketing of French wines, and sell and advise. Preserve and serve French wines in optimal conditions.
Description
Certification French Wine Scholar
1190€ INCL. VAT
35 hours / 5 days
Available languages 
FWS, the French Wine Scholar™ educational program, is the most advanced, comprehensive and up-to-date French wine course available. This program unique in PARIS takes a regional approach, covering all French wine appellations and the factors that shape their identity.
The program offers students engaged in the wine business an unparalleled set of study tools, designed to maximize learning and enhance knowledge retention.
The French Wine Scholar study and certification program confers a post-nominal to wine professionals and enthusiasts who pass the certification exam. It’s a valuable resource and complement for wine students. Move on to advanced general wine studies programs, such as WSET Diploma, Master of Wine, Court of Master Sommeliers, Advanced Sommelier (and more) or Certified Wine Educator.
The Study Guide will be sent to your home address to help you prepare.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Number of spirits tasted: 55 to 60
35 hours – 5 days including 60 min exam
Intra possible in France or abroad
Can be paid for by the CPF
We offer the FWS for a maximum of 12 participants.
Calendar
module 1 . Identify all the factors (natural and human) involved in wine production, learn about the grape varieties grown in France and analyze the cultural, geographical and technical differences between Europe and the New World.
- French wine legislation
- Grape varieties
- Key points in viticulture
- Wine-making stages
- Comparing wine styles in Europe and the New World
module 2 . Learn about and master France's 14 wine-growing regions
- History, culture and wine tradition
- Geography and climate, their effects on local viticulture and the style of wines produced
- Topography, geography and soils: their influence on vines
- Grape varieties and their organoleptic profiles
- Viticulture and winemaking practices
- The wine market and current trends
- All PDOs: their specifications, wine styles and special features
module 3. Preserving and serving French wines in optimal conditions
- Be able to recommend wines and explain the reasons for your choice.
- Explain how to store and serve wine correctly.
- Identify the most common wine defects.
- Identify the main elements to consider when recommending a food and wine pairing
- State the health and social risks associated with excessive wine consumption.
module 4. Draw up a suitable wine list.
- Draw up a suitable wine list and explain the reasons for your choice.
details
- Face-to-face
- E-learning option
- Registration 1 month in advance
Target audience and prerequisites
- General public
PREREQUISITES
- Although not a prerequisite, we recommend that students pass at least the lower level course of one of these organizations (WSET 2 in wine, sommelier, etc.) before entering the FWS program.
- Be of legal age.
- Be able to read and understand the FWS Brochure file.
Anyone can register for the French Wine Scholar course
Teaching methods
Active and participative teaching methods with course application:
- Setting the scene
- Indoor quiz
- Case studies
- Training support documents projected in the classroom
- Access to a digital space dedicated to training
Certification validation
- 100-question MCQ in 60 min
- 75% of answers must be correct to validate the diploma.
Copies are sent and corrected in the USA. Results are sent to your home address at least 3 weeks later.
Candidates who fail the exam may retake it at a later session, at an additional cost due to exam registration.
Our key figures
Trainees trained in 2022
Abandon
Successful completion of WSET
Hours of training provided in 2022
Up-to-date website
Our trainers
Jon C. : WSET Trainer
It provides Level 1 to 3 WSET wine and spirits training and certification, WSET 2 Spirits certification, and La RIOJA wine training.
Les référent.e.s
Sarah Z. : Handicap Referent
Tel: 07 68 44 27 23 / 01 88 61 78 95
Mail: accueilPSH@butler-academy.com
Sarah welcomes and accompanies all people with disabilities.
For any request to adapt our training offer, she will be at the heart of the organization and the link with our partners and referents dealing with the subject of disability.
Samuel G. : President
Tel: 01 88 61 78 90
Mail: commercial@butler-academy.com
Samuel answers all questions relating to company organization, accounting and suppliers.
Aurélie R. : Training Manager
Tel : 01 88 61 78 95
Mail: contact@butler-academy.com
Aurélie and the training referent for trainees, manages, companies and trainers.
She listens to everyone’s feedback and problems, and makes every effort to propose appropriate content.
CONTACT US
BUTLER ACADEMY - HOTEL TRAINING
Our headquarters
7-9 rue Paul Barruel 75015 PARIS
Pedagogical team contact
Email: contact@butler-academy.com
Telephone: 01 80 91 61 82
Fax: 01 80 91 60 75