Tastings
Themed tastings on houses, sites, grape varieties, vintages and dosage – guided, comparative and with room for questions.
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Champagne Education
Understand what happens in the glass.
From the chalk in the soil to the mousse in the glass: our formats combine sound knowledge with what only tasting can teach.
- Champagne Specialist
- Champagne Essentials
- Tastings
- Pairing workshops
- Masterclasses
Accredited by the Comité Champagne
Champagne Specialist Course
The official training of the Comité Champagne – the trade body of the Champagne region – for everyone who wants to understand, recommend and sell Champagne. In Zürich it is taught by Lilla Fülöp and Reto Künzi, both Champagne Educators accredited by the Comité Champagne.
The course ends with an exam in theory and tasting. Those who pass receive the Comité Champagne diploma.
Book now- 21 hours7 hours of online preparation, 14 hours in the classroom
- Two daysUsually over a weekend in Zürich
- German & EnglishHistory, viticulture and production, tasting, food pairing and service
The learning path
Four levels to the diploma
- Level 1FoundationsComité Champagne e-learning – an introduction to origin, grape varieties and styles.
- Level 2IntermediateComité Champagne e-learning – viticulture, production and tasting.
- Level 3AdvancedComité Champagne e-learning – the preparation for the Specialist Course.
- Level 4 · with usChampagne SpecialistTwo days in the classroom with Lilla Fülöp and Reto Künzi, exam and Comité Champagne diploma.
Formats
Learning at the table
Pairing workshops
Champagne and cuisine in dialogue: we explore how acidity, texture and maturity play with food – at the table, not in theory.
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Seminars & masterclasses
In-depth formats for professionals in hospitality and the wine trade – on the origin, production, service and sale of Champagne.
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Our approach
What makes good teaching
Precision
We say what we know – and show what can be tasted in the glass.
Patience
Champagne takes time. So do good questions. That is why we work in small groups.
Excellence
Carefully chosen wines, thoroughly prepared and served with the calm they deserve.
Calendar
Upcoming dates
20 November 2026
Champagne Essentials
6.30 – 9.30 pm · CHF 120
Sold out
29 November & 5 December 2026
Champagne Specialist Course (English)
2 course days · Zurich Wine Academy · CHF 750
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9 & 10 January 2027
Champagne Specialist Course (German)
2 course days · Les Bulles · CHF 750
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Planning an occasion for your team or your guests? We will put together a tailor-made format. Send an enquiry
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Friday, 20 November 2026 · 6.30 – 9.30 pm
Champagne Essentials
Sold out
This course is sold out. For the waiting list or the next date, write to us at info@atelierchampagne.ch.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the Champagne Specialist Course?
The official programme developed and accredited by the Comité Champagne. Over two course days it covers history, viticulture and winemaking, professional tasting, food pairing and correct service. It ends with a theory and practical exam and the Comité Champagne diploma.
What prior knowledge do I need?
For the Specialist Course we require the Comité Champagne e-learning levels 1 to 3, plus solid wine knowledge such as WSET Level 2 or an equivalent qualification. Champagne Essentials requires no prior knowledge.
What is included in the price?
The Specialist Course (CHF 750) includes both course days, a tasting of at least 14 Champagnes, the official workbook, the exam and the diploma. Champagne Essentials (CHF 120) covers the course evening with a guided tasting.
Which language are the courses taught in?
We offer the Specialist Course in English at the Zurich Wine Academy and in German at Les Bulles in Zurich. The language is shown with each date.
Do you offer courses for teams and companies?
Yes. We put together tailor-made tastings and courses for teams, companies and private groups. Write to us at info@atelierchampagne.ch.