13th Edition of the World's Best Sommelier Competition

Santiago, Chile

PARIS, January 28 - The greatest number of candidates in the history of this event
will soon vie for the coveted title in this 13th edition of the World's Best
Sommelier competition, held for the first time ever in South America. An
impressive female contingent will participate in the trials, combined with a
noteworthy turnout from the Asia-Pacific region.

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The international renown of the event's faithful partner, Moet
& Chandon, strengthens the prestige and allure of what has now become a
cornerstone for wine experts everywhere. The week-long event concludes with a
spectacular gala dinner during which the World's Best Sommelier title will be
awarded for a three year period to the new champion by the previous winner,
Andreas Larsson. The Moet & Chandon trophy, a silver Mathusalem engraved with
all the winners' names, will bear witness to the victory, linking the elite
list of masters forever.

Together with the ASI (Association de Sommellerie
Internationale), Moet & Chandon would like to wish the very best of luck to
all the candidates, who we are looking forward to welcoming this year in
Santiago, Chile.

Website of the World's Best Sommelier Competition:

www.concurso2010.cl/

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Press Contact: Janik Bare, Moet & Chandon, Corporate Press & PR, jbare at moet.fr