Bourgogne Wine Certificate Course by W Cellar x BIVB

Description

This two day intensive course, delivered in partnership with the Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne (BIVB), offers a structured journey through one of the world's most revered and complex wine regions. Led by BIVB Certified Lecturer Mr Louis Lee, students will explore 84 appellations across 44 villages, from the crisp Chardonnays of Chablis to the legendary Pinot Noirs of Côte de Nuits.

Whether you are a newcomer to Burgundy or a seasoned enthusiast looking to deepen your understanding, this course covers the essentials: terroir, grape varieties, the four tier classification system, regional wine styles, and the villages and vineyards that make Bourgogne the ultimate destination for wine lovers. Upon completion, students sit a one hour examination to earn the Bourgogne Wine Certificate.

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📅 Saturdays, 21st & 28th November 2026

⏰ 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM

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📚 Course Outline

Day 1 — 21 November 2026 (4 hours)

• Session 1: Notion of Terroir — Climate and soil, grape varieties, four tiers system, labelling terms

• Session 2: Unique White Wine Regions — Chablis, Chalonnaise & Mâconnais, geographical factors, wine styles and characters, important villages and vineyards

Day 2 — 28 November 2026 (4 hours)

• Session 3: The Famous White Bourgogne Region — Côte de Beaune, geographical factors, wine styles and characters, important villages and vineyards

• Session 4: The Prestigious Red Bourgogne Villages — Côte de Nuits, geographical factors, wine styles and characters, important villages and vineyards

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📋 Course Details

• Total lesson hours: 9 hours (8 teaching hours + 1 hour exam)

• Number of seats: 10 pax

• Tutor: Mr Louis Lee, BIVB Certified Lecturer of the Bourgogne Wine Board

• Language: Cantonese, supplemented with English and relevant foreign terminology. Teaching notes in English.

• Assessment: 50 multiple choice questions, 1 hour, passing mark 60%

• Exam day: TBC (Weekdays or Saturday)

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🏛️ About BIVB

The Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne (BIVB), formally established in 1989, is the official interprofessional body representing the wines of Bourgogne. It unifies the region's viticulture and trade under a single organisation dedicated to promoting, protecting and advancing the reputation of Burgundy wines worldwide. The BIVB played a central role in the inscription of the 1,247 Climats of Bourgogne as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015, recognising the region's extraordinary mosaic of named vineyard plots, shaped by over 2,000 years of observation and cultivation. Through its education programmes, technical research and global outreach, the BIVB ensures that the story of Bourgogne, from its Régionale appellations to its mythical Grands Crus, continues to reach wine lovers and professionals around the world.

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Details

• WhenSat 21 Nov, 1:30 pm
• WhereRoom G
  Room G, 6/F, Hop Hing Industrial Building, No 704 Castle Peak Road, Lai Chi Kok
• PriceHK$3,950 per seat
  Early bird until 31 Oct, then HK$4,200
• BookingOn this page, and you pay securely at checkout.
• CategoryWine Course
• CountryLai Chi Kok, HK · Hong Kong