Jean-Marie Pratt
Jean-Marie Pratt
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A recent recruit to the team at LIBER, Shanghai based Jean-Marie Pratt is a judge at the Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2019

Jean-Marie Pratt

Jean-Marie Pratt began his professional journey under the tutelage of one of the greatest sommeliers, Gerard Basset MS MW OBE, at Basset’s boutique hotel and restaurant chain, Hotel du Vin. Jean-Marie then became Head Sommelier at Gordon Ramsay’s eponymous three Michelin star restaurant in London, aged just 23.

Jean-Marie then embarked on a tour of the New World, gaining invaluable experience in wine-making and wine retail. In 2012, Jean-Marie joined Sarment, a leading wine importer in China, excited by the prospect of empowering Chinese consumers in their enjoyment of wine. In 2019, he joined LIBER, an independent privately-owned company dedicated to premium wines, champagnes, and spirits. Based in Shanghai, his outstanding wine knowledge, talent and ability to communicate with clients make him an invaluable asset to lead LIBER’s expansion in mainland China.

Natalie Earl
Natalie Earl
Regional Editor for France (excluding Bordeaux & Burgundy)
It was during her time studying for a French and Italian degree that Natalie began her foray into wine: tutoring French in exchange for WSET lessons in her spare time (she now realises who got the better deal!). She moved to the Languedoc after graduating to work for a vineyard tour company, before returning to the UK in 2016 to join the tastings team at Decanter.