{"id":20553,"date":"2023-02-03T11:27:45","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T10:27:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cognac.fr\/?p=20553"},"modified":"2023-02-08T11:29:44","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T10:29:44","slug":"asi-best-sommelier-of-the-world-contest-paris-2023-cognac-highlights-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cognac.fr\/en\/press\/asi-best-sommelier-of-the-world-contest-paris-2023-cognac-highlights-2\/","title":{"rendered":"ASI Best Sommelier of the World Contest Paris 2023: Cognac highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"

THE ASI BEST SOMMELIER OF THE WORLD CONTEST PARIS 2023: COGNAC HIGHLIGHTSGHLIGHTS<\/h1>\n

\u201cCognac lies at the midpoint between sommellerie and mixology\u201d, Xavier Thuizat, voted Best Sommelier in France in 2022\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hosted in Paris from 7 to 12 February, the next edition of the prestigious ASI Competition for the Best Sommelier of the World will draw to a close with a final open to the public at Paris La D\u00e9fense Arena. The BNIC and 12 Cognac houses have partnered up with the event to showcase all their expertise to competing sommeliers \u2013 68 candidates representing 64 countries \u2013 and delegations during key moments, tastings and masterclasses. An opportunity to (re-)discover the many facets of Cognac and its diverse tasting methods.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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COGNAC IN THE SPOTLIGHT DURING THE SIX-DAY COMPETITION<\/h4>\n

Organized for the second time in France since it was created, the ASI Best Sommelier of the World contest offers the chance to promote the diversity of Cognac. Many sommeliers and chefs from around the world will attend this six-day event to perfect their knowledge of spirits and explore the sensory richness of Cognac, 212.5 million bottles of which were exported worldwide in 2022. From tastings to cocktails at the sommelier bar, meetings with Cognac representatives and stakeholders, masterclasses on the many facets of Cognac, from grape to glass, and Cognac and wine pairings during dinners, an immersive program has been drawn up by 12 Cognac houses in partnership with the BNIC (Hennessy, Martell, R\u00e9my Martin, ABK6, Ansac, Delamain, De Luze, Distillerie des Moisans – Deau, Ferrand, Frapin, Grand Marnier, and Hine).<\/p>\n

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\u201cCOGNAC HAS A RIGHTFUL PLACE IN THE WORLD OF FINE DINING\u201d<\/h4>\n

Sommeliers and bartenders are keen to inspire the curiosity of consumers by showcasing creative Cognac pairings. Take Xavier Thuizat, voted Best Sommelier in France in 2022 and Head Sommelier at H\u00f4tel de Crillon in Paris, who has offered the \u201c\u2018Cognac experience\u2019 since 2017, consisting of a tasting of three Cognacs to discover the diversity of the terroirs. Cognac lies at the midpoint between sommellerie and mixology. It is both a core ingredient for bartenders (particularly VSOP Cognacs for their panache) and a very subtle after-dinner drink, and, when they are over ten years old, these wine spirits have earned their place in the world of fine dining. In France, bartenders are showcasing Cognac with cocktails inspired by what\u2019s happening in London and New York. As sommeliers, we also have a key role to play in bringing Cognac back to the table. We need to promote it from starter to dessert in France as well! Cognac has a great opportunity at a time when authenticity and local \u2018terroir\u2019 products are all the rage. It is down to us to put Cognac houses and winegrowers in the spotlight!<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

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COGNAC EXPERIENCES DURING THE COMPETITION<\/h4>\n

Every evening of the competition<\/strong><\/p>\n