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In late 2025, the Cercle d’Aumale in Paris hosted the final of the 21st Master of Port, where Maxime Valery, Executive Head Sommelier at the Auberge du Pont de Collonges, Paul Bocuse**, was crowned winner. He succeeds Frédéric Schaetzel, who claimed the title at the previous edition. Held every two years and organised by the Institute of Douro and Porto Wines, the Syndicate of Port Wine Shippers and the Union de la Sommellerie Française, the competition brought together a select group of sommeliers showcasing their expertise in Port wines. Twenty-seven candidates took part in the initial... Read more
Latest news of the sommellerie
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...
Latest news of the sommellerie
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...
Latest news of the sommellerie
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...
Latest news of the sommellerie
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...
Latest news of the sommellerie
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...
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...