Paris, France, FEBRUARY 7TH-12TH 2023
ASI CONTEST BEST SOMMELIER OF THE WORLD
CANDIDATES SCHEDULE //
The event has three goals beyond the contest both those for who attend the events in person but also for those that join online. These goals are to highlight France, to make Paris shine and to promote gastronomy, sommellerie, the vineyard and its winegrowers
This program remains fluid. As such it may be edited at the discretion of the organizer up until the day before the event.
Tuesday, February 7th, 2023
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Welcome Wine Fair
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
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
Wednesday, February 8th, 2023
06:30 am – 09:00 am: Breakfast
A self-service breakfast is available on the lobby floor of the Pullman Montparnasse.
9:00 am – 12:00 am: Quarterfinal
You are expected for the quarterfinal in the Ballroom of the Pullman (3rd floor). Please be prompt. At 9:00 am the official group photo of all candidates will be taken.
12:00 – 01:00 pm: Lunch
Lunch will be served on the lobby floor of the Pullman Montparnasse. Vegetarian and gluten-free options included.
1:00 pm – 06:00 pm: Quarterfinal
You are expected for the quarterfinal in the Ballroom of the Pullman (3rd floor).
5:00 pm – 2:00 am: Bar des Sommeliers
Located on 3rd floor of the Pullman Montparnasse. We invite you to come, relax and taste the products of our partners.
5:00 pm – 07:00 pm: D-Vine tasting
Dom Pérignon lounge: tasting
Pullman Montparnasse Green Room number 3 – on 4th floor
Exclusive tasting, only available via on-site booking: there is space for 10 people per session. There are only 3 20-minute sessions at 4:50pm, 5:30pm and 6:10pm.
7:30 pm –10:30 pm: Dinner – La Coupole
You are expected at 19:00 at the meeting point for departure on foot.
Dress code: smart casual
Thursday, February 9th, 2023
06:30 am – 09:00 am: Breakfast
A self-service breakfast is available on the lobby floor of the Pullman Montparnasse
09:00 am – 10:00 am: Masterclass: Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux: technical and hedonic tasting, the perception of terroirs
Speaker: Romain Iltis – Meilleur Sommelier de France 2012 & Un des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France classe sommellerie 2015
You are expected to attend this masterclass located in the Ballroom of the Pullman Montparnasse (3rd floor).
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Masterclass: Cognac
You are expected to attend this masterclass located in the Ballroom of the Pullman Montparnasse (3rd floor).
12:00 – 01:00 pm: Lunch
Lunch will be served on the lobby floor of the Pullman Montparnasse. Vegetarian and gluten-free options included.
01:00pm – 4:00pm
Visit of an iconic monument of Paris : Le Panthéon
Dress code: Casual
5:00 pm – 2:00 am: Bar des Sommeliers
Located on 3rd floor of the Pullman Montparnasse. We invite you to come, relax and taste the products of our partners.
5:00 pm – 07:00 pm: D-Vine tasting
Dom Pérignon lounge: tasting
Pullman Montparnasse Green Room number 3 – on 4th floor
Exclusive tasting, only available via on-site booking: there is space for 10 people per session. There are only 3 20-minute sessions at 4:50pm, 5:30pm and 6:10pm.
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Cocktail Dinner – Semifinalist Announcement Ceremony – Paris City Hall
You are expected at 6:45 pm at the meeting point for departure by bus
Dress code: Smart elegant / Business
Friday, February 10th, 2023
06:30 am – 09:00 am: Breakfast
A self-service breakfast is available on the lobby floor of the Pullman Montparnasse
09:00 am – 12:00: Semifinal
You are expected for the semifinal in front of the Ballroom of the Pullman Montparnasse (3rd floor)
12:00 pm – 01:00 pm: Lunch
Lunch will be served on the lobby floor of the Pullman Montparnasse. Vegetarian and gluten-free options included.
01:00 pm – 06:00 pm: Semifina
Location: Green rooms of the Pullman Montparnasse (4th floor)
B-PROGRAM:
09:00am – 1:00pm
Visits to Montmartre, Sacré Coeur & Place du Tertre with Lunch at La Bonne Franquette
Dress code: Casual
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Masterclass
Pullman Montparnasse (Accor Group)
Sharing experience: how two French sommeliers opened themselves and discovered the wine world?
Speakers: Margaux Mandic & Emmanuel Rosier – Best Sommelier of New Zealand 2013
You are expected to attend this masterclass located in the Ballroom of the Pullman Montparnasse (3rd floor).
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm: Masterclass
Porto and Douro Wines: Douro Valley
Innovation through Legacy
Speakers: Manuel Lima – Head of Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e do Porto Tasting Committee & Paulo Pinto – Wine Educator and wines taster at the Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e do Porto.
=> The new millennia have been a promiscuous time for Port. Science in the vines and winemaking, new categories, packaging, and brand marketing are renewing the wine for this century.
You are expected to attend this masterclass located in the Ballroom of the Pullman Montparnasse (3rd floor).
5:00 pm – 2:00 am: Bar des Sommeliers
Located on 3rd floor of the Pullman Montparnasse. We invite you to come, relax and taste the products of our partners.
Dom Pérignon lounge: tasting
Pullman Montparnasse Green Room number 3 – on 4th floor
Exclusive tasting, only available via on-site booking: there is space for 10 people per session. There are only 3 20-minute sessions at 4:50pm, 5:30pm and 6:10pm.
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Dinner – Tribute Evening in Memory of Gérard Basset – Pavillon Gabriel
You are expected at 18:30 at the meeting point for departure by bus
Dress code: Smart elegant / Business
Saturday, February 11th, 2023
06:30 am – 09:00 am: Breakfast
A self-service breakfast is available on the lobby floor of the Pullman Montparnasse.
09:30 am – 10:30 am: Masterclass – Dom Pérignon: How to Drive Emotion through Experience?
Speakers: Vincent Chaperon – Dom Pérignon’s Chef de Cave, Ferran Centelles, Xavier Thuizat, – Meilleur Sommelier de France, Estelle Touzet
You are expected to attend this masterclass located in the Ballroom of the Pullman Montparnasse (3rd floor).
11:00 am – 12:00: Masterclass: Wines of Beaujolais: The Diversity of Beaujolais
Speakers: Marine Descombe & Edouard Parinet – winemakers & Gaëtan Bouvier – Meilleur Sommelier de France 2016
You are expected to attend this masterclass located in the Ballroom of the Pullman Montparnasse (3rd floor).
Between 12:00 and 01:00 pm: Lunch
Lunch will be served on the lobby floor of the Pullman Montparnasse. Vegetarian and gluten-free options included.
02:00 pm – 03:00 pm: Masterclass: Cruse and Lorenzetti Wines
Speakers: Manuel Peyrondet – Meilleur Sommelier de France 2008 and Un des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France sommelier 2011.
You are expected to attend this masterclass located in the Ballroom of the Pullman Montparnasse (3rd floor).
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Masterclass: Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association
Speaker: Julia Scavo – DipWSET, Meilleure Sommelier de Roumanie 2018 et Sake Sommelier Certified.
You are expected to attend this masterclass located in the Ballroom of the Pullman Montparnasse (3rd floor).
5:00 pm – 2:00 am: Bar des Sommeliers
Located on 3rd floor of the Pullman Montparnasse. We invite you to come, relax and taste the products of our partners.
5:00 pm – 07:00 pm: D-Vine tasting
Dom Pérignon lounge: tasting
Pullman Montparnasse Green Room number 3 – on 4th floor
Exclusive tasting, only available via on-site booking: there is space for 10 people per session. There are only 3 20-minute sessions at 4:50pm, 5:30pm and 6:10pm.
7:30 pm and 10:30 pm: Dinner on your own
Sunday, February 12th, 2023
06:30 am – 09:00 am: Breakfast
A self-service breakfast is available on the lobby floor of the Pullman Montparnasse.
10:00 am – 11:00 am: Masterclass: The Macallan: The Macallan in gastronomy
Speakers: Josep Roca – El Celle de Can Roca, Xavier Thuizat – Meilleur Sommelier de France, Nicola Riske, The Macallan Brand Education Manager Europe
You are expected to attend this masterclass located in the Ballroom of the Pullman Montparnasse (3rd floor).
11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Lunch
Lunch will be served on the lobby floor of the Pullman Montparnasse. Vegetarian and gluten-free options included.
02:00 pm – 06:00 pm: Final – Paris La Défense Aréna
You are expected at 12:45 pm at the meeting point for departure by bus to the site of the final: Paris La Défense Aréna
07:30 pm –11:30 pm: Closing Gala Dinner – Paris La Défense Aréna
On site at Paris La Défense Arena.
Dress code: gala outfit
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