On March 22nd the Bailliage of Belgium, under the guidance of Échanson Dominique Crombé, will host the 2026 National Final of the Jeunes Sommeliers Competition at Horeca Forma Be Pro in Brussels.

The finest young Sommeliers in Belgium will be tested through blind tastings, food and wine pairing, technical skills and service. All of which will take place in the true Chaîne spirit of excellence and conviviality.

The key question? Who will succeed Henri Van Beselaere as Belgium’s Best Young Sommelier and defend our colours in the International Final? Join us to find out.

Chaîne members from all Bailliages are warmly invited to attend both the national final and the reception and to support the next generation of sommeliers.

It will be a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow members, encourage young talent and celebrate gastronomy together.

Full details of the programme for the event will follow via the Bailliage’s media outlets. Watch this space!

Ilse Duponcheel
Bailli Délégué
Member of the Conseil Magistral