The
Jury
Panel
for
the
Best
Young
Sommelier
Competition
by
Castel
Châteaux
&
Grands
Crus
–
Asia
Edition
2025
Nurturing
The
Future
of
The
Sommelier
Community
Dedicated to nurturing the next generation of wine professionals, the competition provides a platform for young sommeliers aged 18 to 30 to demonstrate their expertise and passion. Candidates will progress through three rigorous stages: preliminary selection, semi-finals, and finals. This year competition is particularly honored to have a distinguished judging panel of 8 renowned wine experts presiding over the semi-finals and finals.
Competition Timeline and Structure
The preliminary selection round has successfully concluded across regions in March and April, indentifiying the top 10 young talents who will be representing their nations in the semi-final and final rounds, taking place in Vietnam from May 20th to 21st, 2025, at Mai House hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
The
Top
10
candidates
competing
in
the
semi-final
and
final
rounds
for
the
Best
Young
Sommelier
Competition
by
Castel
Châteaux
&
Grands
Crus
–
Asia
Edition
2025
The
preliminary
round
was
notably
supported
by
the
esteemed
local
sommelier
associations:
the
Hong
Kong
Sommelier
Association,
the
Sommelier
Association
of
Malaysia,
the
Sommelier
Association
of
Singapore,
the
Taiwan
Sommelier
Association
and
the
Indonesia
Sommelier
Association,
to
organize
the
selections
in
their
respective
regions.
On May 20th, the semi-finalists will participate in a private event featuring a thorough written examination and educational workshops to assess and elevate their knowledge and skills. The top three performers will proceed to the public final on May 21st. This final round will be a dynamic public showcase where finalists will demonstrate their expertise through live performances judged on wine region knowledge, sensory analysis, food pairing, and service technique.
The winner will receive a special prize package: a five-day immersive experience in Bordeaux, exploring the prestigious Castel Châteaux & Grands Crus estates; a Château Montlabert gift box; and a bottle of Château Beychevelle. The winning association will also be awarded a case of Castel wines and an exclusive online masterclass.
A Commitment to the Asian Sommelier Community
“We are thrilled to host the Best Young Sommelier Competition – Asia Edition 2025, bringing together talented young sommeliers from across the region” stated Mrs. Stephanie Voy, APAC Senior Marketing Manager at Castel Châteaux & Grands Crus. “This initiative underscores our commitment to fostering strong connections within the Asian sommelier community and empowering the next generation of wine professionals. We aim to provide an enriching and unforgettable experience, offering valuable knowledge, insights into Bordeaux wines, and unparalleled networking opportunities for the candidates.”
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