From fine wine to no alcohol: The changing world of French sommeliers
In this week's edition of France in Focus, our reporters uncork the demanding world of sommellerie.
According to France 24, in this week's edition of France in Focus, our reporters uncork the demanding world of sommellerie.
They follow Pascaline Lepeltier's painstaking training as she prepares for the World's Best Sommelier competition. They also explore how the profession is adapting to changing drinking habits, meeting one sommelier who's chosen to go alcohol-free.
This entertainment story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include French, Focus and Pascaline Lepeltier.
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- French, Focus, Pascaline Lepeltier, World's Best Sommelier
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