DWWA judge profile: Bertrand Lutaud MS
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Bertrand Lutaud MS is a new judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).
Bertrand Lutaud MS
Bertrand Lutaud became a Master Sommelier in 2024 and holds dual Australian and French nationality. He is currently wine director for the OE Group in Hong Kong, overseeing all venues across Asia, while being based in Europe.
Previously, he served as head sommelier at Hôtel de Ville in Crissier, working under Philippe Rochat at the three-Michelin-starred restaurant. He also held the position of Sommelier at La Pyramide in Vienne, a two-Michelin-starred institution.
His career began in Australia, where he developed his sommelier expertise in Sydney at Banc Restaurant and Seven Restaurant.
He joins the Decanter World Wine Awards judging panel for the first time in 2026.
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Born and raised in India, Shivani is the awards manager at Decanter, managing the 300-strong cohort of worldwide judges for the world's largest wine competition, the Decanter World Wine Awards, ensuring a seamless judging process and driving the competitive integrity of the awards. After earning a master’s in wine management from the Burgundy School of Business, she moved to London in 2016 and completed her WSET diploma. While Burgundy holds a special place in her heart, Champagne is her go-to bottle. Alongside her full-time role, she has been dipping her toes into wine writing, relishing the opportunity to bring wine stories to the surface.