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RUINART SOMMELIER CHALLENGE


Strongly committed to passing on its know-how and supporting sommellerie professionals, Maison Ruinart organizes each year in several countries the Ruinart Sommelier Challenge.

Created in 2010 in the United States and now organised in 9 countries, the Ruinart Sommelier Challenge aims to unite talented sommeliers with shared values of excellence who wish to continue learning about wine and winemaking. By passing on the Maison's innovative oenological approach, Ruinart gives these experts the means to defend a sustainable vision of their profession.

Le programme Ruinart Sommelier Challenge

THE PROGRAM

The event is organised in two phases, whith the first part of the day devoted to a wine-tasting competition. Four wines from France or elsewhere are presented in a blind tasting. Candidates are evaluated on wine description, food and wine pairing and serving conditions. A profesional jury determines the winner.


Following the challenge, a masterclass is hosted by an oenologist from Maison Ruinart around a specific theme. A second commented tasting gives sommeliers an exclusive opportunity to discover the Maison's emblematic cuvées.


The winners of each national edition participate, the year after their victories, in a four-day training session in the Champagne region. 

"The Ruinart Sommelier Challenge, is a time to share knowledge with sommeliers around the world."

Frédéric Panaïotis, former cellar master, Maison Ruinart

INSCRIPTIONS

Open to all sommeliers, registration for the Ruinart Sommelier Challenge is free.


Applications can be made directly on the Ruinart website.


The next Ruinart Sommelier Challenges will take place from:

30 March to 4 April in Las Vegas

13 to 17 April in Chicago

Registration will open very soon.


The dates for the next Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2026 will be announced shortly.

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