The program takes place in Paris, the French capital of culture, gastronomy, and the art of fine living. French vineyards remain a reference throughout the world, making it the ideal country for in-depth wine studies.

This comprehensive course gives you the proficiency to become a wine expert and the knowledge to understand how the wine business works, opening the doors to a career in both wine and gastronomy.

This course is also ideal for those considering a career in the restaurant business or for those who wish to become an entrepreneur in a wine-related business such as a wine bar, wine shop or wine import/export.

OBJECTIVES

Students acquire knowledge and skills through both theory and practical training to:

• Evaluate the quality of a wine by organoleptic analysis and be able to analyze wines on a worldwide level;
• Master management, business, and financial technology skills;
• Discover food and wine pairing in a curious and open minded manner and learn how to make your own pairings;
• Gain knowledge of diverse vineyards worldwide.

Program

STUDY OF VITICULTURAL COUNTRIES

This program is spread over the nine months and focuses on French wines, with an overview of vineyards in Europe and the New World. Subjects covered include cultural practices, climate and terroir and wine-making of each region. In addition to lectures and study, students will have the chance to sample presentative selection of wines from each vineyard during the many professional tasting sessions organized in various locations throughout Paris. Several experts in the field (sommeliers, wine brokers, wine growers, speakers, wine merchants etc) will provide you with the most up-to-date and comprehensive information in an ever-evolving discipline.

	FOOD AND WINE PAIRING, VINEYARD VISITS
	During culinary demonstrations by Le Cordon Bleu Chefs, students practice food and wine pairing with sensorial analysis of the dishes and wines being tasted. Numerous field trips give students the chance to discover the many facets of French vineyards.

BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

This part of the program addresses the challenges of accounting and financial management in the wine business. Marketing, commercialization, business plan, target, location strategy and human resources are all covered. Students will learn how to build a balanced wine menu calculated to optimize sales and profits. The organoleptic experience of wine tasting equips students with descriptive and comparative evaluation techniques that are applicable to any type of wine anywhere in the world.

	ENOLOGY		INTERNSHIPS
	The students focus on wine and wine growing (viticulture) techniques, indispensible for mastering the art of wine tasting.		The course includes two internships: a 2-week internship during the harvest period and a 6-week internship in a wine related establishment.

Diploma

“Art, Science et Management du Vin” diploma is awarded by the Le Cordon Bleu International Foundation, upon successful completion of the examinations and the internship.

TUITION FEES

Wine and Management program: 17 900€

Full tuition includes the application fee, field trips, and the student uniform (2 suits).

Combine your studies for a successful career! Planning a career in catering? You would like to open your own bistro? After the Wine & Management program, complete your training with Grand Diplôme (Combined Diploma:57 500€ ), the Cuisine Diploma(Combined Diploma: 41 000€ ), or the Pastry Diploma(Combined Diploma: 35 500€ ). Contact us for further details..

NOTE: Alcohol is dangerous for your health. Please consume in moderation.