Celebrity Interview: Gerard Basset OBE

One of the greatest wine professionals of his generation, Gerard Basset is the Sommelier‘s Sommelier; he is a former World Champion Sommelier and the only person ever to simultaneously hold the Master of Wine, Master Sommelier and MBA Wine honours.

Born and raised in France, Gerard originally trained as a chef, but embarked on a career as a Sommelier when he moved to the UK in the 1980s.

Glass of Bubbly Interview

Which is your favourite Champagne/Sparkling wine?
So many great Champagnes, but I like ‘Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill’ a lot

Which sparkling wines or regions do you think are the most underrated?
Difficult question, I have tasted some lovely sparkling wines in Brazil but they are not well known here in the UK

What is your favourite Champagne/Sparkling wine food pairing?
Lobster salad and Champagne

What’s the most popular Champagne/Sparkling wine in your Hotel, TerraVina?
Champagne Lenoble Cuvée Intense Brut NV

Where’s the most memorable place you’ve enjoyed a Glass of Bubbly?
As a guest of Moët & Chandon at their private property Château de Saran with my wife Nina.  It was so romantic!

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“We sadly lost Gerard in 2019 (16th January). A top sommelier with a global fan base in the industry, a fine gentlemen with always an approachable personality and a smile that shone. I am thank that we met with Gerard several times to include judging sommeliers in London once and a fine Armand de Brignac private tasting – We thank him for his interview once again and the selfies he did with our magazine.” Christopher Walkey – Founder GlassofBubbly.com