Skills You’ll Learn
Basic knowledge about champagne
How to drink deliciously, Terroire, characteristics of different grape varieties
About tastings
What are the characteristics of the creator, the characteristics of the vineyard, and the bubbles? How to choose glasses
Welcome to the world of champagne!
Champagne is all different from sparkling wine, such as the aroma, taste, and fineness of the bubbles.
It is sparkling wine brewed according to regulations in the Champagne region of France, and sparkling wine made in other regions or sparkling wine from other countries cannot be called champagne.
From basic champagne knowledge to general information and ways to enjoy it!
In this class, we will give lectures on a variety of topics, starting with basic knowledge, how to enjoy champagne, characteristics of grape varieties, and the appeal of champagne created by unique manufacturing methods.
Let's enjoy champagnes selected according to various themes
In Chapters 2 and 3, 2e have selected champagne in line with the lesson theme.
We dared to remove famous brands that are well known in general, and have prepared a total of 12 items, mainly by discerning makers rooted in the land of champagne.
Be sure to find your favorite champagne!
*There are no kits to be delivered in this class.
If necessary, please refer to the following and prepare your own. ※
Class champagne list 🥂
・Bollinger Grande Annee 2012
・Agrapart et Fils 7Crus Extra Brut NV
・Bereche et Fils Brut Reserve NV
・DEUTZ Brut Vintage 2014
・Egly-Ouriet Brut Grand Cru NV
・Billecart Salmon Brut Nature NV
・Francois Sconde Brut Grand Cru NV
・VICTOIRE Rose Brut NV
・Diebolt Vallois Blanc de Blancs Prestige Brut NV
・Pehu Simonet Face Nord Brut Grand Cru NV
・Josephe Perrier Cuvee Royal Brut Vintage 2008
・Henri Giraud Hommage Pinot Noir NV
Curriculum
Creator
Makoto ABE
I want you to bring in what you've learned here into your own lifestyle and establish your own “Champagne activity.” And in the end, it would be great if we could visit the Champagne region together.
It would be great if you could incorporate champagne into your lifestyle. The purpose is for everyone to be able to enjoy a life with champagne through this class.
Creator interview
Q. What kind of activities do your teachers do? Please tell me about your teacher!
A. I opened Salon de Champagne Vionys, a champagne bar in Ginza in 2005, and I am currently involved as an advisor. Other than that, they are also responsible for lectures, seminars, champagne and wine events, consulting for liquor retailers, restaurants, hotels, etc., and are also responsible for water and Japanese wine brand ambassadors to promote and raise awareness about wine, including champagne.
Q. How did you become a sommelier, as a teacher?
A. Originally, I entered the food and beverage industry with my dream of becoming a cook, but I was drawn to the appeal of wine and service, so I decided to pursue my path as a sommelier. He qualified as a sommelier in 1987, won the sommelier competition held once every 3 years to decide the best in Japan in 2002, and participated in the 2004 World Championships as a representative of Japan. Currently, I'm visiting wineries around the world and trying out tests with a master sommelier from England, which is said to be the most difficult in the world.
Q. Why did you decide to start online classes with CLASS101?
A. I was fascinated by the new style of classes where the time per lesson was short and I could learn at my own favorite time. Another major feature is that you can enjoy learning while actually drinking champagne together in the second half of the 20 sessions. Being able to learn trend information and ways to enjoy it from academic content according to lifestyle is a new style of lesson that follows the student's point of view that has never been seen before.
Q. What did you do the most when planning the class? Who would you recommend this class to?
A. It is not limited to champagne, but it is similar to all alcoholic beverages such as wine and Japanese sake, but with a little knowledge, the deliciousness can be multiplied many times over. This year's curriculum is designed with an emphasis on exactly these.
Champagne, in particular, is a fashionable and enchanting drink. I would like people who love champagne regardless of their wine knowledge to take this course.
