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DWWA judge profile: Lionel Periner

Lionel Periner is a judge at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2025.

Lionel Periner

Originally from the South of France, Lionel Periner has been a certified sommelier for 17 years. He joined Hotel du Vin in 2007 and later starting working with Matthieu Longuère MS at the Michelin-starred La Trompette.

After 4 years as group beverage manager at The Lucky Onion, Lionel now has the role of head sommelier at Adnams in Birmingham.

Follow Lionel on Twitter @lionel_somm

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