MS
Leighton Buzzard
UK (excl N Ireland)
Wine courses
Master Sommelier Diploma
WSET Diploma
Le Cordon Bleu London
Matthieu Longuère MS is originally from Bordeaux where he studied catering at college for six years. Since moving to England in 1994, he has worked as Head Sommelier at Lucknam Park near Bath, Hotel du Vin in Bristol and La Trompette in Chiswick.
In 2013, he joined Le Cordon Bleu’s as Wine Development Manager at their institute in London, where he has developed and is teaching on a large variety of beverage courses, including their own Diploma in Wine, Gastronomy, and Management.
In 2000, Matthieu won the UK Sommelier of the Year Competition Trophée Ruinart. Representing the UK, he reached the semi-final of the Best Sommelier of Europe Competition in 2010. Matthieu passed the WSET Level 4 Diploma in 2002 and became a Master Sommelier in 2005.
Matthieu has been a judge for Decanter Wine Awards since 2004, Drinks Business Global Masters since 2015, Imbibe Sommelier Wine Award since 2013, International Wine & Spirit Competition since 2019…
Discover 100 great value wines recommended by professionals.
View online our ‘top 100’ value for money wines from £7 to £35; a one-stop list of great wines, so you can buy with confidence. There is something there for everyone – red, white and rose listed by price brackets dependent on your budget - under £12 and over £12, some great sparkling recommendations coming in under £35 and a few fortifieds and some sake to finish. The wines are available from a variety of retailers from supermarkets to independents, from online merchants to specialist importers across the country. Tasted and assessed by our members, taking pride in their profession! #wine
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