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Press releases20/01/2020
Sommelier, trainer, and consultant, Gaëtan Bouvier was presiding this event. Born in Lyon, he is driven by his passion for wine and continues to surprise with his talent. Having won the highly coveted title of Best Sommelier in France in 2016, Gaëtan Bouvier also scooped the title of International Master of Port in October 2019.
The appellations of Chablis have already profited from his expertise through professional training sessions, so it was a natural step for him to agree to preside over the 34th Chablis Wine Competition, which runs on Saturday 18 January.
This competition differs from others in that Chablis wine industry professionals are not allowed to take part in judging the wines presented, in case they are asked to evaluate their own production.
The panel of 86 tasters is made up of journalists, restaurateurs, sommeliers, wine brokers, enologists, and enlightened amateurs. This year, the competition was honored to welcome to the jury Japanese wine writer Toshio Matsuura, and Czech journalist Michal Setka, editor-in-chief of Wine & Degustation magazine.
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