Latest news of the sommellerie
After years of preparation, hard work and a remarkable ability to perform under pressure, Clément Sommier has been crowned Best Sommelier of France 2026. The journey began during the qualifying rounds held at Wine Paris 2026, where six candidates secured a place in the semi-finals: Julia Scavo, Audrey Brugière, Marie Wodecki, Augustin Belleville, Pierre-Alexis Mengual and Clément Sommier. Following the closed-door semi-final held at the Institut Lyfe, only three contestants advanced to the final: Audrey Brugière, Augustin Belleville and Clément Sommier. At Lyon's Théâtre des Célestins,... Read more
Latest news of the sommellerie
Aged only 27 years and for his first presence on an ASI international event as a candidate, the German professional has transcended expectations in a contest marked by two records with 66 candidates...
Latest news of the sommellerie
Sunday, November 11, during the EquipHotel trade fair, Pascaline Lepeltier won the competition of the Best Sommelier of France 2018, succeeding Gaëtan Bouvier, sommelier in Lyon, France. In...
French Sommellerie Union (UDSF)
The Union of the French Sommellerie (UDSF) is the federation of the regional sommeliers associations. It promotes the profession of sommelier, encourages education and organizes national and...
International Sommellerie
The responsibilities of a modern sommelier are today seen as going far beyond merely serving wines. As well as a complete knowledge of this field, and an indispensable gift for human relationships...