Best Sommelier of the World

Best Sommelier of the World 2023

” · “2023-02-07

” · “Paris La Défense Arena

Candidates

Welcome

Best Sommelier of the World 2023

The Union de la Sommellerie Française (UDSF) is proud to welcome the ASI Best Sommelier of the World contest in Paris.
Get ready to immerse yourself in a « once in a lifetime » experience, a true journey into the French fine wine and dine culture.
No less than 3.500 professionals will join the amazing show on the 12th of February, and will take part of one of the most epic event of the whole hospitality world.

Registered Nations

68

Competition Dates

February 7th – 12th 2023

LOCATION

Paris La Défense Arena

About the Competition

France welcomes the 17th edition of the ASI Best Sommelier of the World Contest

Every three years, the ASI (Association de la Sommellerie Internationale) organises a worldwide competition and awards the title of Best Sommelier of the World.

This event is orchestrated with the sommelier association of the host country, for this edition with the UDSF (Union de la Sommellerie Française) chaired by Philippe Faure-Brac, himself Best Sommelier of the World 1992. UDSF is also a founding member of the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI) since 1969.

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Competition Host

Union de la Sommellerie Française

The Union de la Sommellerie Française (UDSF) was created on June 3rd, 1969. It is a non-profit association which governs today 23 regional associations of Metropolitan France and overseas. It has nearly 1,200 members. The main goal of the association is to promote the sommelier profession, and its know-how. Today it organizes national contests, ensures communications and the institutional representation of the profession. Close with state education, UDSF looks after education and training of young professionals. It is currently chaired by Philippe Faure-Brac, since 2016.

Host City

Paris, the city of light…

When speaking about wine, Paris is, perhaps, not one which comes instantly to mind of all the wine regions in France. Nevertheless, wine has been produced in Paris and the Ile-de-France for a long time. To date Paris remains a capital of food and wine, and many travelers are lured to the French capital in search of gastronomic surprises. Paris is also a great get-away to visit famous French winemaking regions as Champagne, Burgundy, or Bordeaux. During the Best Sommelier of the World the Union de la Sommellerie Française prepared for the delegations and guests a true immersive experience in the French fine wine and dine culture. Indeed, the French gastronomic diner is registered as part of intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO since 2010 so as many other countries, UDSF will show its best for the upcoming BSW and propose a true dining experience, a great discovery of Paris and showcase the French pairing know-how.

Candidates

68 candidates from 65 countries

candidates representing nations from around the world.

Program

Competition Schedule

Tuesday, February 7th, 2023

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Welcome Wine Fair

Pullman Montparnasse

The welcome wine fair will be held in the Ballroom of the Pullman Montparnasse, located on the 3rd floor of the hotel. At the Welcome Wine Fair both contest and ASI partners will present their wines, and other beverages.

5:00 pm – 2:00 am

Bar des Sommeliers

Pullman Montparnasse

The Bar des Sommeliers will be held on the 3rd floor of the Pullman Montparnasse. We invite you to come, relax and taste the products of our partners.

7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Cocktail reception – Opening ceremony

Quai d’Orsay

You are expected at 18:45 at the meeting point for departure by bus Dress code: Smart elegant / Business Theme: MOF Savoir-faire Français

Event Partners