Marie Wodecki: The future of French sommellerie

Guillaume Rebière | 6/14/23

Marie Wodecki studied with the head sommelier of the Hôtel de Crillon, and on June 12 was crowned France's Best Young Sommelier. The 25-year-old Parisian has won most of the competitions she has entered: a future world champion?

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