The Loire Valley, the 3rd largest wine-producing region and one of the largest wine selections in France

FIRST SEMESTER - Session 1: Thursday, 14 October 2021, 7:00 to 9:00 pm: 

The Loire Valley, the 3rd largest wine region with one of the widest selections of wine in France

Discover the Loire Valley region in all its richness and complexity: its sub-regions, its different appellations, and its various grape varieties 

These events, which have taken place for 20 years now, are led by Muriel Petit, professional oenologist, and KEDGE Alumnus Olivier Mora.  Prior to each session, you will be sent a PDF with a selection of wines corresponding to the theme of the evening to purchase beforehand if you wish. You will be able to interact with and ask questions from our oenologist.Each session ends with a live tasting!

OPTIONAL: If you so wish, you can buy a wine related to the theme of the session to taste during the session. Prior to each session, you will receive wine suggestions related to the theme of the evening. 

Here is a selection of wine available for purchase at Nicolas:

Whites:
Chateau de la Noé Muscadet (Muscadet)
Famille Bougrier Vouvray (Chenin)
Quincy Pierre Dupay (Sauvignon)
Menetou Salon Clément (Sauvignon)

Reds:
Cheverny Domaine de la Deschoucherie (Pinot Noir/Gamay)
Saumur Champigny Thierry Germain (Cabernet Franc)
Menetou Salon Cément (Pinot Noir)
Famille Bougrier Chinon (Cabernet Franc)

Nicolas' wine recommendations are for guidance only. Given the diversity of themes presented, recommending just one wine would not be representative of the entire content of the session, so we recommend several wines. Wines in bold are the best value for money or have the most reasonable prices.

Who’s it for? 

• Students, graduates, and external participants
• No particular level is required
• People who love wine

Format: 

• Sessions will be held remotely. (You just need a computer, an internet connection and, ideally, a webcam)
• Sessions will be held in French

Upcoming online sessions:

FIRST SEMESTER

• Session 2: Thursday, 18 November 2021, 7:00 to 9:00 pm: 
  The Sauvignon Blanc grape variety in France and around the world – Information and registration
• Thursday, 16 December 2021, 7:00 to 9:00 pm: 
  Bordeaux – Le Libournais (St-Emilion, Pomerol, Fronsac…) – Information and registration
• Session 4: Thursday, 13 January 2022, 7:00 to 9:00 pm: 
  Champagnes and sparkling wine information – Information and registration

SECOND SEMESTER

• Session 1: Thursday, 10 February 2022, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm: 
  Alcohols and spirits in general (production, maturation, etc. of Whisky, Rum, Tequila, Gin, Vodka, Eau de vie, Cognac, and others) – Information and registration
• Session 2: Thursday, 17 March 2022, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm: 
  Leaving the borders with wines from Italy – Information and registration

• Session 3: Thursday, 14 April 2022, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm: 
  Bordeaux - Haut Medoc or Medoc – Information and registration

• Session 4: Thursday, 12 May 2022, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm: 
  A red variety from around the world (Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Pinot Noir) – Information and registration
• Session 5: Thursday, 9 June 2022, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm: 
  Chalonnais and Macon wines (Rully, Givry, Mercurey, Montagny, and Bouzeron) – Information and registrations

Led by: 

Muriel Petit has been an oenologist for many years. She conducts courses in both large and small companies, associations, schools, and restaurants. Muriel’s website is : "Muriel Petit chef à domicile et formation". "Muriel Petit has been a wine and cooking instructor since 1997 for catering professionals, companies, and individuals. She offers her services as a home chef, as well as courses and oenological and culinary events for all audiences (professionals, companies, individuals, works councils, associations, adults, and children)."

Upcoming sessions on the Paris campus:

You can find information on courses that take place live on the Paris campus by clicking here: live sessions