Le Louis XV – Alain Ducasse at the Hôtel de Paris has announced the appointment of Hélène Tessera as its new Head Sommelier, effective 1st December. The promotion sees Tessera become one of the few women to lead the wine programme at a Michelin three-star restaurant.

Originally from the Var region, Tessera set her sights on joining Le Louis XV early in her career. After training at Chantecler in Nice and Epicure in Paris — where she met Bernard Neveu, now Executive Head Sommelier for Alain Ducasse — she achieved her goal in 2017, joining the team as a junior sommelier.

She quickly rose through the ranks: promoted to sommelier in 2018, then assistant head sommelier in 2019. Today, she succeeds Maxime Pastor, who has taken on the role of Executive Head Sommelier for Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer.

“I am very proud to take on the responsibility of Head Sommelier,” said Tessera. “Supported by my team, the heart of my mission is to create unforgettable moments for our guests.”

To support her in this new role, Allan Jumetz joins the team as Assistant Head Sommelier. His experience includes roles at Le Laurent, Four Seasons George V, Le Peninsula, and most recently, Les Ombres in Paris.

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Photo source: Le Louis XV – Alain Ducasse