Ruinart, the world's oldest Champagne house, will hold the Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2023 in Japan, hosted by Cellar Master, Frédéric Panaïotis.
Host: MHD Moët Hennessy Diageo K.K.
Cooperation: Japan Sommelier Association (JSA)
The schedule of the contest is as follows,
Application starts September 1, 2023 (Friday)
Application deadline October 8, 2023 (Sunday)
Announcement of the winners of the first screening will be made October 9 (Monday)
Sommelier Challenge October 30 (Monday) in Tokyo, November 2 (Thursday) in Kyoto
We are waiting for applications from all sommeliers in Japan!
Click here for application requirements (entry sheet)
https://mhdkk.com/ruinart-sommelier-challenge2023/
To apply,
Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2023 office (special website, e-mail only)
Application e-mail address: ruinart_sommelier_challenge@kkcrea.com
Inquiries: 03-3796-0126 (Monday - Friday 10:00 - 18:00)

■Comment from Dom Pérignon Cellar Master Vincent Chaperon.
“Dom Pérignon and refined gastronomy have a mutually inspiring and elevating relationship. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Chef Natsuko Shoji for the past two years, and I’ve been continually impressed by her deep love for Dom Pérignon, her unique personality, artistic sense, creativity, and above all, her humanity. She also demonstrates a thoughtful approach to passing on her legacy to the next generation through meaningful dialogue with others. I am truly looking forward to continuing our journey together. ”Dom Pérignon and refined gastronomy have a relationship of mutual inspiration and enhancement. I have been working with Chef Natsuko Shoji for two years now, and she has a love for Dom Pérignon, a unique personality, artistry, creativity, and yet is very human. I am also impressed by her thoughtfulness regarding inheritance to the next generation and her attitude of communicating with various people. I am very much looking forward to working with her in the future."
■ Comment from été Chef Natsuko Shoji.
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