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Zareh Mesrobyan wins Ruinart Sommelier Challenge

Published: 09 June, 2026

Estelle Manor’s head of wine Zareh Mesrobyan won the 2026 UK Ruinart Sommelier Challenge yesterday (8 June), following a hard-fought contest at London’s Dorchester hotel.

Caroline Fiot appointed cellar master at Maison Ruinart

Published: 02 October, 2025

Caroline Fiot has been announced as the new cellar master of Maison Ruinart.

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