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Hospitality & Lifestyle Wine, Spirits, Sake & Coffee

Introduction to buying and appreciating Champagne
香檳愛好者入門:選購與品嚐

Course Code
HTMG9101
Application Code
2290-1897NW
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
To be advised
Duration
3 hours
Language
Cantonese or Putonghua
Course Fee
HK$ 1,350
Deadline on 25 Jun 2025 (Wed)
Enquiries
2520 4607 / 2867 8324
2861 0278
How to Apply

Highlights

The programme aims to educate students on the history and production process of champagne, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of its origins and how it is made. Additionally, it seeks to develop their skills in identifying and appreciating different types of champagne, enabling them to discern various styles and qualities.

 

Furthermore, the programme will offer practical knowledge on purchasing and storing champagne, equipping students with the necessary information to make informed decisions and maintain the quality of their champagne collection.

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Programme Details

The course consists of 3 hours lecture with champagne tasting.

 

Syllabus

1

Introduction to Champagne

  • History and origins
  • Key regions and producers
  • The champagne production process

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2

Types of Champagne

  • Understanding different styles (Brut, Rosé, Vintage, etc.)
  • Key characteristics and flavor profiles

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3

Tasting Champagne

  • The art of tasting: sight, smell, and taste
  • Pairing champagne with food
4

Buying Champagne

  • How to read labels and understand terminology
5

Storing and Serving Champagne

  • Proper storage techniques in optimal conditions
  • Serving etiquette and best practices
  • Glassware and presentation

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Application Code 2290-1897NW -

Venue

Class Details

upcoming classes

Application Code

Date and Time

Medium of Instruction

Venue

Application Deadline

2290-1897NW

(confirmed class)

26 June 2025

 

(Thursday)

 

7:00pm-10:00pm

Cantonese, delivering in English materials

Island East Campus 25 June 2025
  • The programme team reserves the right to change the above timetable if necessary.
  • All classes are subject to sufficient enrolment.

 

OUR teacher

 

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Ms. Susanna Poon

Susanna is a Certified WSET Educator and WSET Diploma candidate. Her passion and courtesy in wine led her to various wine qualifications such as Champagne Expert (Distinction), Italian Wine Ambassdor at Vinitaly International Academy  She also did the Master of Champagne and Master of Rhone study to deepen her wine-making knowledge.

Susanna currently is the President of HKU SPACE Wine Alumni and Council Member of HKU SAPCE Alumni. She represented the HKU SPACE Wine team in entering the Left Bank Bordeaux Cup Blinding Tasting Competition in 2016 and 2017.
 
Actively devoted to the HK Wine Community, Susanna is the Chargé de Presse and Dame Chealiver of Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne, member of Commanderie de Bordeaux and The Order of Knights of the Truffle and Wines of Alba. She is also appointed as the judge of Wine Luxe International Awards. Susanna’s wine team consecutively won 2 years of the HK Blind Tasting Challenge organised by the HK Wine Society in 2021 & 2022.

Fee

Course Fee
  • HK$ 1,350

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall be aged at least 18 years or above, and do not have any health problems that made them unfit for champagne tasting.

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
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