Maxime Gibrat

Wine Merchant, Bund - Bank of Fine Wines & Partner, Shanghai

I have worked over 10 years in hospitality business from Michelin starred restaurant, 5 star hotels to private club in France, Ireland, England, Russia and China. 11years ago I moved to the wine business joining Links Concept where I ended up General Manager East China after almost 8 years with the company. After that I joined Sarment Group as Head of Sales China acting General Manager the first year, at this time I lead a team of 60 people and develop our portfolio with new wineries oriented to biodynamic or natural winemaking. After 3 years I have just joined Bund - Bank of Fine Wines to develop the Trade business.

Key Dates

Warehouse Closes: September 30, 2025

Judging Date: October 22, 2025

Winners Announcement: November 6, 2025

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Judges

Meet our judges

The China Wine Competition judges are carefully selected by us and include Master Sommeliers, Top Sommeliers, On-Trade Wine Buyers and Wine Directors of China who all serve or buy wine for their business and are involved in developing wine lists.

The mission and philosophy of the China Wine Competition is to award wines that make a great addition to restaurants wine menus and by the glass programs. The judges are top sommeliers and on-trade wine buyers from China who understands the chinese palate.

These judges are here to highlight top wines the Chinese consumers can drink in restaurants, hotels, bars and clubs.