Objectifs

WHAT IS A WINE CONSULTANT DIPLOMA ? 

The “Sommelier Wine Consultant” as “Conseiller en Sommellerie” in French, selects the products to offer to his/her
customers: wines and spirits. Before negotiations with suppliers, he/she must first proceed in the tasting. Procurement must be consistent with the framework, scope, reputation and customer requirements. He/she thus establishes the list of wines, after their evaluation and determines their year of issue. He/she must ensure the management of all alcoholic beverages available on the market. He/she also advises the customer on food and wine pairing. He/she is able to serve or explain the wine service to customers.

From a technical point of view, he/she must understand the principle grape varieties and the production of wines, know the great growths and producers of renowned wines and the different types of wines, as well as their respective characteristics.

In general, we find “Sommelier Wine Consultants / Conseiller en Sommellerie” in the restaurant business, merchant houses, production, wine tourism, sales or distribution whereby the principal function is to select wines, negotiate their terms of sale, present them and advise them directly or indirectly to customers and consumers.

The Sommelier Wine Consultant is an expert in wines, spirits, liqueurs, champagnes… His/her knowledge enables one to advise clients according to their tastes, desires and means. He/she is also responsible for inventory management in the company. He/she advises third parties on the wines that will appear on one’s restaurant wine menu or on a retailer’s product price list.

ACQUIRE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS :
- Wine and spirits procurement
- Tasting wines and spirits
- Manage cellars and develop commercial offers
- Consult clients on wine and alcoholic beverages
- Organize promotional events and animate wine tastings

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES :
- Tasting techniques and sensory analysis
- In-depth study of French vineyards
- In-depth study of foreign vineyards
- Knowledge of spirits, cold and hot beverages
- Wine and food pairing and practical workshops in collaboration with chefs
- Sales and commercialization techniques
- Fundamentals in Viticulture and Oenology
- Wine industry and legislation
- Wine markets and marketing
- Commercial management and creation of a cellar / cellar management
- Practical sommelier workshops

CANDIDATES :

- Anyone who is passionate about wines and spirits and holds a high school diploma

TRAINING ORGANISATION :

- 567 hours of theoretical training
Plus 280 hours of work placement / company internship

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES :

- Sommelier
- Wine shop personnel
- Wine taster
- Sommelier Sales coordinator
- Beverage department manager
- Wine and spirits sales personnel – import/export
- Wine journalist
- Etc …

Conditions d’admission

DOCUMENT TO BE PROVIDED FOR YOUR PRE-REGISTRATION FILE:

-       Your Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume

-       Photocopy of identity card (Passport, National ID card, or visa)

-       1 identity photos

Durée de la formation

1 YEAR

Tarif

6875€

Horaires

9H00 - 13H00  14H00 - 17H30