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Champagne

What the Court’s Examination Syllabus 2026/2027 lists for Champagne, level by level.

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Candidates should have an increasing depth of knowledge of the subject matter as they progress to each level of qualification.

Introductory Certificate

  1. Climatic influences.
  2. Champagne AC & sub districts.
  3. Permitted grape varietals.
  4. Soils.
  5. Production methods.
  6. Styles.
  7. Qualities.
  8. Labelling terms.
  9. Bottle sizes.

Certified Sommelier

  1. Yields and extraction amounts.
  2. Bottle sizes & volumes.
  3. Quality marques from leading producers.
  4. Coteaux Champenois wines.
  5. Classic vintages 10 years.

Advanced Certificate

  1. Viticulture — Training etc.
  2. Grand Cru villages & locations.
  3. Contribution of each varietal.
  4. Amounts of Dosage in different styles.
  5. Bottling terms.
  6. Single vineyard Champagnes.
  7. Specific factors affecting climate.
  8. Characteristics of the wines.
  9. Vintages — Characteristics.
  10. Principal producers and sites.

MS Diploma

  1. All Grand Cru and Premier Cru classifications.
  2. Special Club producers.
  3. Characteristics of vintages in past 30 years.
  4. Quality marques from top Champagne producers.
  5. Latest developments & updates.
In the course bookChampagneChapter 3 · Wine Regions of the WorldCome back to sharpen: terms and pronunciation are the quickest things to lose.