Latest news of the sommellerie
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
On September 9, 2024, Bastien Debono (head sommelier at the hotel-restaurant La Maison Bleue by Yoann Conte), Clément Sommier (consulting sommelier at Berthaudin SA Carouge), and Quentin Vauléon (...
Latest news of the sommellerie
Horology and sommellerie are crafts that blend passion and precision, continuously upholding French excellence through the seasons. These two arts have evolved to create innovative and sometimes...
Latest news of the sommellerie
The Association de la Sommellerie Internationale continues to grow and now includes a new association: the Association of Sommeliers of India, which has just been created. Meet Amrita Singh, its...
Latest news of the sommellerie
Expanding, energizing, unifying As he concluded his first year of presidency, Fabrice Sommier highlighted the areas of focus for himself, his team, and all members. Once again, Alsace...
Latest news of the sommellerie
If there are people enthusiastic about their profession, Emanuele Balestra is undoubtedly one of them. Now the master mixologist at the bar of Fouquet's at the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic in Cannes...
Latest news of the sommellerie
On March 18, 2024, Xavier Thuizat, head sommelier of the Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel, and Sommelier Rosewood Europe, was awarded the prestigious Sommelier Award from the Michelin Guide....