Course Overview
French Wine Essentials, FWE, offered by Wine Scholar Guild, aims to make the complex world of French wine accessible and engaging. The course accelerates students' understanding of French wines by exploring the culture, cuisine, history, viticulture, and winemaking principles of France's most influential wine regions.
The FWE course is suitable for learners from all backgrounds, whether they are wine professionals or enthusiasts looking to enrich their experience through food and wine. The course content differs from the WSET curriculum, making it suitable for students at all levels. However, we recommend that students have at least a WSET Level 1 level of basic knowledge before enrolling.
Course content
A comprehensive tour of French wine regions
Explore each classic wine region and learn in detail how its topography, climate, and soil shape the unique flavor of its wines.
In-depth analysis of French grape varieties
Wine label reading tips
The perfect pairing of French cuisine and wine
Taste more than 20 fine wines from France
Course Arrangement
Cantonese lessons (English teaching materials)
A total of 4 sessions (12 class hours in total)
Course fees
$5,200
Early bird discount of $4,500
Introductory class discount: $3,999
* Early registration discount ends on October 8th | Tuesday
Comparison with WSET courses
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WSET provides comprehensive wine knowledge from around the world.
Provide a basic understanding of wine
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FWE focuses on French wines
Exploring famous dishes from various districts
Introduction to various local specialty cheeses
Recommended renowned wineries
Upon completion of the course, students will be more comfortable pairing wines with others at restaurants or when dining out with family and friends. They will also be able to identify and select high-quality wineries, thus avoiding the purchase of inferior wines.
