The food and wine pairing competition recognising rising sommeliers.
Gosset Matchmakers is a competition for exclusively UK sommeliers with fewer than five years professional experience.
The competition, now in its eighth year, represents the pinnacle of Champagne and gastronomy pairing. This year’s competition will, once again, attract the very best contestants, in a continued partnership with Le Cordon Bleu London with new 2023 partners The Sommelier Edit and London Wine Fair.
The competition recognises and awards up-and-coming sommelier and chef partnerships who create perfect food and wine pairings in restaurants and other eateries all over the country.
This year Champagne Gosset continues to set the bar high, with a challenge to create one innovative dish to match with one of Gosset’s fine champagnes, Gosset Grand Rosé. Entrants must use Gosset Grand Rosé, ensuring the champagne is a perfect match with the creation they choose to present.
The winners of the competition receive an all-expenses paid visit to Champagne Gosset’s headquarters in Epernay and the title of Gosset Matchmaker 2023.
Gosset Matchmakers are hosting a FREE introductory session exclusively for UK sommeliers at the London Wine Fair 2023. The session takes place on Monday 15th May 2023 at 14:15 in the Industry Briefing Room.
For the opportunity to join head judge, Matthieu Longuere MS for a Gosset champagne tasting and hear his thoughts on how best to prepare a winning entry, apply to attend here: (https://response.questback.com/isa/qbv.dll/bylink?p=cCXLxE7E5CD13LqDNX8Y990GhWRWiAjM6nJj-I7T4BC8frvVPsreYthEkA0FAUcV0)
Applications close on Monday 8th May 2023 at 23:59 (BST).
To apply, you must have registered to attend the London Wine Fair 2023. If you haven't already, register now to avoid disappointment.
View past winners of the Gosset Matchmakers competition here: (https://gossetmatchmakers.com/alumni/)