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Yohann Jousselin
Master Sommelier
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i. Biography
World Young Sommelier of the Year in 2009 and Best Sommelier of England in 2011 signaled Yohann Jousselin’s standing early, but the result was built on service: hotel and restaurant floor work, exacting standards, and a widening command of wine. Born in the Loire Valley in France, he came up through hospitality before moving into senior wine leadership. That foundation carried him from individual dining rooms into larger groups and specialist wine retail, with Hong Kong eventually becoming the base for his most senior roles.
Coming Up
At Robuchon au Dome at Robuchon au Dome in Macau (from 2013), the demands of the room suited Yohann Jousselin’s precise approach to wine. The role placed him inside a setting where exact service and technical consistency mattered, and it set the pace for what followed. From there, his path broadened at Shangri-La Group in South Asia platform, where he moved through Assistant Vice President of food & beverage (wine), Regional Wine Director, and director of wine. The progression shows more than promotion: it points to responsibility for wine lists, team guidance and steady execution across a wide hospitality structure. The work also defines the kind of sommelier he became. Service remained the base, but leadership became the visible skill: reading how wine sits in a room, supporting the guest experience, and managing the business side without losing control of standards. By the time he had moved through those roles, Yohann Jousselin had established himself as someone equally at home in the dining room and in broader wine strategy.
Where They Are Now
Since 2023, Yohann Jousselin has served as Head of Fine Wines at Kerry Wines in Hong Kong. The position sits between commercial scale and curatorial judgment: one side demands a serious wine business, the other calls for careful handling of fine wine and a clear sense of purpose. He brings years of experience managing wine programs, mentoring teams and making decisions that matter both in service and at group level. The role is a continuation of work that has expanded without losing its core. He began in hospitality, where wine follows the rhythm of the dining room, and moved into senior positions where the perspective widened to regions, systems and strategy. At Kerry Wines, that experience is put to work again, with the same craft priorities: selection, presentation and disciplined handling of fine wine in a market that expects knowledge and finesse. From the Loire Valley to Hong Kong, Yohann Jousselin’s career has moved across rooms and regions while keeping its throughline intact. Macau, South Asia platform and Kerry Wines each mark a different scale of responsibility, but the standard remains consistent: wine treated as serious craft, and service held to the level that first brought him notice.
Honors
Yohann's honors include Best Sommelier of England (2011) and World Young Sommelier of the Year (2009).
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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What is Yohann Jousselin's current role?
As of 2026, Yohann Jousselin is Head of Fine Wines.
Where did Yohann Jousselin work before?
Yohann Jousselin's earlier career included Robuchon au Dome, Shangri-La Group, and Shangri-La Group.
What recognition has Yohann Jousselin received?
Best Sommelier of England (2011).
