Louis Roederer Scholarship for the Champagne Master-Level Program
The Wine Scholar Guild, world leader in French wine education, announces the launch of its comprehensive distance-learning study and certificate program on the wines of Champagne in February 2015!
This is an in-depth course of study conducted at the master-level and is designed for the wine trade and advanced students of wine.
Five Louis Roederer scholarships to this program (a $475 value each) are available to wine writers/bloggers. Selection will be based on the most informative and creative article/blog on the wines of Champagne.
Who can participate?
This competition is open to all wine journalists and wine bloggers who wish to gain a deeper understanding of this iconic wine region.
Application and Selection:
Write and publish a 500 to 700-word article in English on the following topic: Beyond Bubbles: The Essence of Champagne. Please, do not include brand names within the text.
Submissions must be received via email by noon PST on Friday February 13th, 2015. Send submissions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Study under true Champagne experts
- History, Geology, Topography, Soils & Climate
- Grapes, Viticulture & Winemaking
- Balance, Blending and House Styles
- Vintage, Prestige & Icon Cuvées
- Sub-Regions & Terroirs
- Wine Law
- Economics & Marketing
- Myths, Legends & Future Trends
- Champagne’s Who’s Who
- How to Taste Champagne; Champagne with Food
- Champagne within the World of Sparkling Wine
Distance learning coupled with live classroom & tasting!
- Preparatory reading assignments, online study modules and review quiz
- Seventeen live webinars (which are recorded for on demand replay)
- Full-color study manual & tasting assignments to accompany each lecture
- Online, proctored exam sit
- Access to instructors via the Q&A forum