2021-01-19
RUINART

The Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2021 to be held in Tokyo and Osaka for the first time!

Ruinart, the world's oldest Champagne house, will hold the Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2021 in Japan for the first time this spring, hosted by Cellar Master, Frédéric Panaïotis. The Sommelier Challenge, which has been held in 12 countries, started in 2010 to provide training and support for sommeliers in each country. Those who pass the first screening (written assignments*) will compete in a blind tasting to test their knowledge of wine in general in a written format in Japanese and English at venues in Tokyo and Osaka in March.

The two winners will be invited to the "Ruinart Sommelier Week**" in Paris and Reims, France, together with the winners from each country.

*First screening assignment: Please answer each of the Japanese and English questions in the entry sheet.

**Ruinart Sommelier Week: A special program organized by Frédéric Panaïotis. Visit the cellars, vineyards and the CIVC (Comité Champagne). Please note that the program is subject to change without notice. Please also note that the program is scheduled to take place after the convergence of Covid-19.

Host: MHD Moët Hennessy Diageo K.K.

Cooperation: Japan Sommelier Association (JSA)

The schedule of the contest is as follows,

Application starts January 20, 2021 (Wednesday)

Application deadline February 19 (Friday)

Announcement of the winners of the first screening will be made March 1 (Monday)

Sommelier Challenge March 18 (Thursday) in Tokyo, March 22 (Monday) in Osaka

Winners will be announced on April 1 (Thursday)

We are waiting for applications from all sommeliers in Japan!

Click here for application requirements (entry sheet)

https://mhdkk.com/ruinart-sommelier-challenge2021/

To apply,

Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2021 office (special website, e-mail, fax only)

Special website: https://mhdkk.com/ruinart-sommelier-challenge2021/

Entry Sheet:https://mhdkk.com/ruinart-sommelier-challenge2021/EntrySheet.pdf

Application fax number: 03-3796-7830 (Monday - Friday 10:00 - 18:00)

Application e-mail address: ruinart_sommelier_challenge@kkcrea.com

Inquiries: 03-3796-0126 (Monday - Friday 10:00 - 18:00)

 

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Building an Inclusive Society Through Art: Our Partnership with Able Art Japan

 

MHD Moët Hennessy Diageo has been fostering a collaborative project with the nonprofit organization Able Art Japan since 2017, under the pillar "Engaging Our Society" of our sustainability manifesto, Living Soils, Living Together. 

As part of this initiative, we launched the “MHD Artist Scholarship Program” in 2020 to support artists with disabilities in expressing themselves through their art. Our goal is to broaden opportunities for creative expression and celebrate their talents as a society. 

From July 4 to 31, we held the “Office Museum” exhibition at our Jinbocho headquarters and regional offices across Japan, showcasing works by six scholarship artists. The vibrant artworks brought our office spaces to life, offering employees fresh perspectives and inspiring creativity.

On July 5, we hosted a “Family Day” event at the Jinbocho office, welcoming employees, their families, and the artists. The event featured a hands-on tufting workshop led by artist NPF_kazuko (Kazuko Shuto) from Minamisanriku. Participants collaboratively crafted a rug, enjoying the textures of materials and freely mixing colors, while sharing smiles and conversation in a warm, inviting atmosphere.

By bringing together artistic passion and our support, this initiative nurtures and lays the foundation for a society where differences are embraced, and everyone has the opportunity to shine. MHD remains committed to connecting people and society through art and promoting respect and opportunity for all. 

MHD Moët Hennessy Diageo K.K.

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A Place to Express Your Authentic Self: MHD’s participation in Tokyo Pride 2025

MHD Moët Hennessy Diageo participated in Tokyo Pride 2025, one of the largest LGBTQ+ events in Asia, which celebrated its 14th edition this year. Held during pride month, June 7th and 8th, the Pride Festival welcomed approximately 273,000 attendees over two days, each coming together to celebrate and support the rights and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community. The event also saw companies, organizations, and individuals communicate their efforts toward diversity and inclusion from their respective standpoints.

This year marked a significant evolution for the event, with a name change from Tokyo Rainbow Pride to Tokyo Pride. The change reflects a broader scope, shifting the focus beyond LGBTQ+ rights to address various intersecting human rights issues, including gender, race, and disability. The central theme for the event, “Same Life, Same Rights”, delivers a strong message affirming that all lives deserve equal rights, free from discrimination and prejudice. Tokyo Pride 2025 will continue throughout pride month with a range of events, with the initiatives that aim to raise awareness of the complex challenges faces by the LGBTQ+ community and foster open dialogue around inclusion and equity.

As a platinum sponsor, the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Japan proudly supported the event. On June 8th, around 250 employees from various maisons, including MHD, marched in the Pride Parade, which was filled with an atmosphere of warmth, solidarity, and celebration in the Shibuya and Harajuku areas. As part of MHD’s sustainability manifesto, "Living Soils, Living Together," our participation in Tokyo Pride represents one aspect of our ongoing commitment to “engaging with society”. This was also an opportunity to re-visualize DE&I (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) initiatives both internally and externally, and to show a commitment to supporting and walking together with the community.

MHD, together with the LVMH Group, will continue to promote DE&I initiatives and strive to ensure that our corporate efforts spark new findings and learning opportunities for each and every employee.


 

MHD Moët Hennessy Diageo K.K.