On June 16, 2025, the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux hosted the final round of the prestigious Best Young Sommelier of France competition. Organized by the Union de la Sommellerie Française and chaired by Jean-Pascal Paubert, this major event brought together the top three candidates selected from an initial group of 87 young sommeliers. This competition, which highlights the rising talents of the profession, offers participants the opportunity to test and showcase their knowledge and skills under high-pressure conditions. Noé Richard, sommelier at the restaurant Plénitude in Paris, was the... Read more
Thirteen French students and one Belgian student took part in the events at Château Smith Haut Lafitte. On arrival, confirming the current female supremacy, it is the representative of the hotel...
Within a few hours time, the members of UDSF participated in an elective general assembly and then joined the Abbey of Collonges to celebrate the half-century of existence of the association that...
Last January, the members of the Board of Association de la Sommellerie Internationale, then of the Technical Committee of the Contest of the Best Sommelier of the World 2019, gathered in South...
The weather had forecast rain for June 14, but the sun shone on the beautiful city of Winchester steeped in history and especially in great memories for the Basset family. It was in Winchester that...
What is the first thing you thought when the final result was announced? Disbelief. You work very long and hard for a chance to even reach the finals of such a prestigious competition, and then...
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...