Learn about wines and spirits with École du Vin de France, in English, in Paris or online. From your first tasting to a professional certification, our courses help you taste, understand and choose with confidence.
In Paris or online
Taught in English by our experts
A practical, hands-on approach
Our courses
French Wines Level 1 (Online)
7 hours over 4 weeks, online
Learn to serve, taste and pair French wines. Discover their terroirs and grape varieties, and learn to read a French wine label.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any prior wine knowledge?
No prior wine knowledge is needed for French Wines Level 1. The course starts from the basics and is designed for beginners and curious wine lovers who want to learn wine in English. For more advanced courses, please check the requirements listed on each course page.
How does the online course work?
French Wines Level 1 online runs over four weeks, for a total of seven hours. You study three modules at your own pace and join four live one-hour sessions with our experts. Sessions are scheduled on Paris time, at hours chosen to suit as many time zones as possible. Each session is recorded, so you can watch the replay if you can’t attend. Before the course starts, we send you a list of wines to taste at home, with alternatives available in your country.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. At the end of French Wines Level 1, online or in person, you take a short test of 30 multiple-choice questions. Score 70% or higher and you receive the École du Vin de France certificate of achievement. Our two-hour tasting classes are designed as an experience and do not include a certificate.
Learn French Wine in English
Want to learn French wine in English? École du Vin de France has been teaching wine in Paris since 2003, and now offers its courses in English, in Paris and online. Our French Wines Level 1 course takes you through the essentials: how to serve and taste French wines, how to pair them with food, the great wine regions and grape varieties, and how to read a French wine label. Taught by our experts, online or in person, it is the ideal first step for wine lovers living in France or abroad.