THE BOURGOGNE WINE ACADEMY

TRAINING PROGRAM

APRIL - JUNE 2023

The Bourgogne wine board (BIVB) is pleased to present you its new training program, that will take place online from April to June 2023.

The Bourgogne wine Academy challenge will give you the opportunity to win a 2000€ scholarship and a selection of wines.

Part 1 - Study online each of the 3 modules and take the fortnightly quizzes.

Part 2 - According to your rank, take part in a webinar plus a tasting hosted by Véronique RIVEST, Best Sommelier of the Americas and Marjorie BRAYER, Responsable Marketing de la Cave Coopérative de Lugny.

Part 3 - To win the prize, you need to take the last quiz.

STUDY THE TRAINING MODULES

THE GEOGRAPHY OF BOURGOGNE AND ITS 84 APPELLATIONS

The vineyards of Bourgogne give birth to great wines of historical and international reputation. However, Bourgogne is not limited to its iconic appellations. Besides the AOC Villages Premiers Crus and Grands Crus, you will discover, in our classification, very beautiful Regional or Village appellations that will take your senses on a journey.

Find out more | Take the quiz   (From April 3)

THE TERROIR IN BOURGOGNE

The terroir in Bourgogne is a subtle and lasting alchemy between the grape varieties, a set of natural elements and the know-how of men. The wines, mostly produced from a single grape variety, offer a purity of expression that allows each parcel and each vintage to have its own personality and to benefit from singular characteristics.

Find out more:
Grape varietals | Natural assets | Take the quiz   (From April 17)

THE CLIMATS de BOURGOGNE

With a history of 2000 years, the vineyard of Bourgogne has been enriched by the experience of men, the observation of the soils, the ultra-local weather conditions… The result is a multitude of plots with recognized and identified qualities: the Climats and lieux-dits. But what are they really? Where do they get their characteristic names?

The Climats are a unique feature in the world, registered as World Heritage of Humanity since July 2015.

Find out more | Take the quiz   (From May 1)

TAKE PART IN THE WEBINARS

LAUNCH EVENT - APRIL 3RD - 12PM-1PM EST

Hosted by Véronique RIVEST, Best Sommelier of the Americas and Marjorie BRAYER, Marketing Manager of the Cave Coopérative de Lugny - Zoom link sent after registration

WEBINAR « DISCOVER THE LESSER KNOWN APPELLATIONS OF BOURGOGNE » - MAY 23 - 12PM-1PM EST

Hosted by Véronique RIVEST, Best Sommelier of the Americas and Marjorie BRAYER, Marketing Manager of the Cave de Lugny. The top 50 ranked sommeliers for the quizzes will receive an invitation and wine samples.

Photo credits: BIVB / Aurélien IBANEZ, BIVB / Jessica VUILLAUME, BIVB / Michel JOLY