Chardonnay wine styles
A deep dive into Chardonnay sensory qualities
Class Summary
For many wine lovers, Chardonnay evokes strong feelings—sometimes even a love-hate relationship.
But what truly makes this varietal wine so versatile and widely debated?
This is what is at the center of a sensory class led by Dr. Isabelle Lesschaeve, Wine Tasting Coach, and recorded live.
Attendees will take a deep dive into the world of Chardonnay, exploring its fundamentals, stylistic diversity, and how to sharpen tasting skills through targeted sensory practice.
The class content was built on the review of 48 research articles to ensure data relevance and reliability.
Whether you’re a curious enthusiast or a wine student, this class will
- Deepen your understanding of Chardonnay wine styles,
- What factors influences them, and
- How to familiarize yourself with these sensory qualities.
What's included
The class recording (54:35)
A copy of the slides and option to add a in-depth report on Chardonnay Sensory Architecture
Isabelle Lesschaeve, PhD
Principal, InnoVinum Academy and Lead instructor
Meet your Instructor
I'm Isabelle, the Founder and Principal of InnoVinum Academy, an online education platform created to demystify wine-tasting rituals.
I help wine lovers and professionals develop a discerning palates through sensory tasting.
While being born and raised in a French culture gave me multiple opportunities to learn about wine, it doesn’t give me the required credentials to be your instructor.
So here’s more.
- I earned my Ph.D. in Sensory Science from the University of Burgundy, France.
- I have worked in the wine industry for over 20 years and taught wine sensory evaluation to graduate students at Brock University and other colleges.
- My research work appeared in more than 50 peer-reviewed academic publications and several book chapters.
- I had the privilege to be a keynote speaker at several conferences over my career the International Cool Climate Wine Symposium, the Australian Wine Technical Conference, The Pangborn Sensory Symposium, and the Sense Asia Conference to name a few.
Course Pricing
Recording + Handout + Sensory Architecture
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Access complementary class materials plus an in-depth report
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- Access to the live class recording for 12 months
- A downloadable copy of the materials presented during the class
- A downloadable copy of Chardonnay Sensory Architecture, an in-depth report
