As partner of the Best Sommelier of the World contest, the Beaujolais vineyard will have the chance to present its exceptional cuv\u00e9es. In Paris in February 2023, all international sommeliers will be able to taste these cuv\u00e9es selected by a prestigious jury.<\/p>\n\n
But how are these wines chosen? Let’s watch the video of this demanding tasting.<\/p>\n\n
On the occasion of the partnership between Beaujolais wines and the Best Sommelier of the World contest 2023, three great French sommeliers were able to assess the finest cuv\u00e9es of the vineyard. Among these exceptional wines, 41 will be presented to the best sommeliers on the planet during the competition week. \n \n<\/p>\n\n
To find out more about the ASI Best Sommelier of the World contest 2023, read the dedicated blog article<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n In order to make this qualitative selection, three renowned sommeliers took part in the tasting exercise. Philippe Faure-Brac, Best Sommelier of the World 1992 and president of the Union of French Sommellery<\/a>, Laurent Derh\u00e9, Best Artisan Sommelier of France 2007 and Ga\u00ebtan Bouvier, Best French Sommelier 2016 and Best Artisan Sommelier of France 2022.<\/p>\n\n “Today, the aim was to select typical wines from our wonderful Beaujolais vineyard, among gamays and chardonnays, in order to present them to the best sommeliers of the world and […] prove that this vineyard is a great vineyard.”<\/p>Laurent Derh\u00e9, Best Artisan Sommelier of France 2007<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n This tasting took place in October 2022 at the Paul Bocuse Institute<\/a>, in Ecully, Rh\u00f4ne, France. The Paul Bocuse Institute also hosts the restaurant Saisons<\/a>* awarded by 1 Michelin star. The jurors first selected 40 bottles that will have the honor of being tasted by the elite of world sommelier. Then, they confessed their impressions in front of our cameras.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n
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\n\nVideo : the sommeliers express themselves on the selection of Beaujolais wines<\/h2>\n\n