Bordeaux Wine Specialist | Online - Napa Valley Wine Academy

Bordeaux Wine Specialist | Online

Learn Bordeaux Wine Online and Earn Your Certificate

Discover the wines of Bordeaux with our Bordeaux Wines Course, taught by Catherine Bugué, Founder and VP of Education at Napa Valley Wine Academy. Bordeaux is one of the most celebrated wine regions in the world, renowned for its diversity, quality, and global influence. This course gives you the knowledge, confidence, and a certificate to recognize your achievement in Bordeaux wine studies.

Course Highlights

  • Learn from Catherine Bugué, Founder & VP of Education at Napa Valley Wine Academy
  • Understand Bordeaux’s terroir, climate, grapes, and wine styles
  • Explore famous regions including the Médoc
  • Demystify Bordeaux’s classification systems
  • Gain practical tips for selling Bordeaux wines
  • Self-paced format, complete in a little more than 1 hour
  • Earn a Bordeaux Wines Course Certificate upon completion (Add-On)
  • Perfect for wine professionals, hospitality teams, retailers, and passionate wine enthusiasts

Enroll now and elevate your Bordeaux wine knowledge today. In just a little more than 1 hour of total learning time, you will explore:

  • Bordeaux Terroir and Climate: Understand how geography, weather, and soils create Bordeaux’s distinctive wine styles.
  • Bordeaux Grapes: Learn about the classic grape varieties that define red, white, and sweet wines of the region.
  • Sustainable Practices: Discover Bordeaux’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
  • Bordeaux Wine Styles & Regions: From powerful Médoc reds to refreshing dry whites and luscious sweet wines.
  • Classification Systems: Demystify the prestigious rankings that set Bordeaux apart.
  • Wine Sales Skills: Practical tips for selling Bordeaux wines and communicating their unique appeal to customers.

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Discover the wines of Bordeaux with our Bordeaux Wines Course, taught by Catherine Bugue,
Founder and VP of Education at Napa Valley Wine Academy. Bordeaux is one of the most celebrated
wine regions in the world, renowned for its diversity, quality, and global influence.
This course gives you the knowledge, confidence, and a certificate to recognize your achievement in Bordeaux wine studies.

In just a little more than 1 hour of total learning time, you will explore:

  • Bordeaux Terroir and Climate: Understand how geography, weather, and soils create Bordeaux’s distinctive wine styles.
  • Bordeaux Grapes: Learn about the classic grape varieties that define red, white, and sweet wines of the region.
  • Sustainable Practices: Discover Bordeaux’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
  • Bordeaux Wine Styles & Regions: From powerful Médoc reds to refreshing dry whites and luscious sweet wines.
  • Classification Systems: Demystify the prestigious rankings that set Bordeaux apart.
  • Wine Sales Skills: Practical tips for selling Bordeaux wines and communicating their unique appeal to customers.
Catherine Bugue

Catherine Bugue

Director of Education – WSET-Certified, D.W.S., IWP

Catherine is co-owner and Vice President of Education at the Napa Valley Wine Academy, overseeing WSET course delivery, instructors, and the creation of new courses. Catherine earned her Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Diploma in 2010 and numerous other post-nominals and instructs advanced-level courses such as the WSET Level 3 and Diploma units. Loving to write as much as teaching, Catherine sits on the Napa Valley Vintners and St Helena Star Tasting Panel and is a wine columnist for the Napa Valley Register. Catherine previously managed international wine accounts for Balzac Communications & Marketing, where she promoted the region and wines of Navarra, Rueda, Collio, Franciacorta, Chianti Classico, and more. She lives with her husband, François, in Napa Valley, where he is in wine production.

Course Structure

The Bordeaux Wines Course is divided into 5 modules for efficient, focused learning:

Module 1: Introduction

  • Course Welcome
  • Course Overview
  • Course Workbook

Module 2: Foundations of Bordeaux

  • Bordeaux Geography
  • Climate & Weather
  • Soils
  • Grapes
  • AOC Structure
  • Styles
  • Knowledge Check & Scenarios

Module 3: The Médoc

  • Médoc Growing Environment
  • Médoc Classifications
  • Médoc Appellations
  • Customer Service Activity

Module 4: Bordeaux Wines by Style

  • Red Wines
  • Dry White Wines
  • Sweet & Other Wines
  • Customer Service Activity

Add-On Certificate Exam $39

  • Available for purchase within the course upon course completion
  • 5 multi-part questions
  • Completed online from home
  • Unlimited attempts
  • Instant results – no waiting
  • Digital certificate issued upon passing

Why Take This Bordeaux Wine Course?

  • Learn from the most awarded WSET wine school in the United States
  • Gain Bordeaux wine knowledge that boosts professional credibility and sales skills
  • Earn a Bordeaux Wines Course Certificate upon successful completion
  • Study at your own pace
  • Access engaging, bite-sized lessons designed for busy professionals


Whether you are a sommelier, wine retailer, hospitality professional, or wine enthusiast, this course delivers the tools to understand, appreciate, and confidently discuss Bordeaux wines.

Enroll today to start your Bordeaux wine education and earn your certificate. Course will be accessible for 12 months from purchase.

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