Jean-Pascal Paubert

Jean-Pascal Paubert is an esteemed professional in the wine and spirits industry, currently serving as the Directeur at the Bordeaux International Wines & Spirits Academy since September 2018, where workshops focused on wine, spirits, and gastronomy are organized. Since July 2015, Jean-Pascal has been a Sommelier and wine and spirits coordinator for MBA programs at VATEL BORDEAUX, facilitating visits and workshops. Additionally, Jean-Pascal held the position of Directeur for Sopexa's South East Asia, South Korea, and China contests since May 2008, organizing the "Meilleur Sommelier en Vins et Spiritueux de France" competitions across several countries. Experience also includes managing Au tour du vin, specializing in wine sales and organizing oenological weekends. Jean-Pascal has an extensive background in Michelin-starred restaurants, having worked as sommelier at Relais Gourmand le Saint-James (2 stars), Restaurant Les Fontaines (1 star), and Claude Darroze (1 star). Education was completed at the Ecole d’hotellerie et restauration de Talence from 1976 to 1979.