Diplôme Universitaire d'Aptitude à la Dégustation (DUAD - University Diploma in Wine-Tasting Expertise)
Objectif de la formation
Obtain very high-level training in wine tasting.
The training delivered on the DUAD program consists of theoretical classes on all aspects of tasting from the vine to the wine, on the one hand, and practical, analytical and descriptive tasting exercises, on the other.
The expertise acquired on the DUAD program is recognized throughout the industry.
Teaching staff
University professors and professionals working in the sector.
The contributors are specialists in their field of research and/or intervention.
Course structure
The training is delivered from October to May (on Monday mornings and Friday afternoons).
Organizational structure of training
This training, lasting 166 hours, is proposed in two weekly sessions: on Mondays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Fridays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., to minimize disruption to the working week.
Program
Tasting
- Aspects of Sensory Physiology and Cognition
- Sensory Analysis Methodology
- Tasting Rules
- Gustatory Vocabulary and the Olfactory World
- Individual Sensitivity and Learning
- Quality Control
- Analytical Tasting
- Intensive, Regular and Progressive Tasting Exercises
The vine
- Plant Material
- Vineyard Management
- Soils and the Notion of Terroir
- Grape Maturation / The Vintage
- Obtaining High-Quality Grapes
Wine
- History of Bordeaux wine
- Components of Wine and their Organoleptic Characteristics
- Wine Production, Stabilization and Storage
- Wine Quality and Storage Factors
- Detailed Presentation of Different Winegrowing Regions
Methods of assessment of knowledge of the DUAD
Admission requirements
Applicants must be qualified to Baccalauréat (French secondary school-leaving certificate) level:
Application :
The number of places is limited to 45.
Application schedule for 2017/2018
- Server activation and downloading of application forms: from May 2 to June 15, 2017
- Deadline date for receipt of applications (as evidenced by postmark): June 23, 2017
- Application file-based selection board: June 28, 2017
- Final admission decision: July 2, 2017
Applications must be submitted online via the University of Bordeaux website: Click here
Cost of the training
The ISVV Continuing Vocational Training Department can assist you with your applications to funding bodies.
Depending on your status, funding may be available through:
- OPCA (approved collection bodies for funding of vocational training): Fafsea, Vivea, Opcalim
- Contractual measures relating to employment
- Individual funding
- Professionalization period
- Corporate training plan
- Congés Individuel de Formation (Fongecif - Individual Training Leave)
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