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Fabrice Sommier was born and raised in Châteauroux, France. His passion for wine took shape at an early age, when his grandfather introduced him to the various beverages produced on the family farm. It was there that the foundation was laid for a lifelong dedication to wine craftsmanship, culture, and expression. Read more
For nearly 25 years, Fabrice Sommier has been a leading figure in French wine and gastronomy. Through his deep expertise, curiosity, and uncompromising commitment to quality, he has played a key role in shaping the understanding of wine at the table and the harmony between food and wine. His work has received international recognition and numerous prestigious awards.
In 2007, he was honored with the title “Best Skilled Craftsman in France – Sommelier” (Meilleur Ouvrier de France), one of the country’s most respected professional distinctions. Shortly thereafter, he was named Master of Port and voted Sommelier of the Year by the renowned restaurant guide Gault & Millau. Read more
Fabrice Sommier describes his philosophy as follows:
“Wine is a blend of culture and human connection. I pay particular attention to food and wine pairings and to the moments of awareness and sharing that arise from these experiences.”

Lehmann & Fabrice Sommier – wine glasses shaped by sommelier expertise
In collaboration with the award-winning French sommelier Fabrice Sommier, Lehmann has developed exclusive wine glasses designed to reveal the wine’s full expression. The partnership is built on a shared vision: the shape of the glass should act as a precise tool to enhance aroma, balance, and structure in every wine.
Fabrice Sommier is one of France’s most respected sommeliers and has received numerous prestigious awards, including Meilleur Ouvrier de France – Sommelier. His deep understanding of wine, gastronomy, and tasting philosophy is reflected in every glass he has helped create for Lehmann. For Sommier, a glass is not merely a vessel, but an extension of the wine itself – essential for achieving a refined and nuanced tasting experience.
Lehmann’s glassware, crafted from the lead-free Ultralight glass material, combines light weight, exceptional clarity, and professional precision. The result is wine glasses trusted by sommeliers, restaurants, and wine experts worldwide, while remaining perfectly suited for quality-conscious wine lovers at home.
Choosing wine glasses from Lehmann developed in collaboration with Fabrice Sommier means choosing glassware where sommelier expertise, French glassmaking tradition, and modern functionality come together. These are glasses created for wine tasting, gastronomy, and enjoyment at the highest level – with every detail designed to give the wine the best possible conditions.
Lehmann & Fabrice Sommier – wine glasses shaped by sommelier expertise
In collaboration with the award-winning French sommelier Fabrice Sommier, Lehmann has developed exclusive wine glasses designed to reveal the wine’s full expression. The partnership is built on a shared vision: the shape of the glass should act as a precise tool to enhance aroma, balance, and structure in every wine.
Fabrice Sommier is one of France’s most respected sommeliers and has received numerous prestigious awards, including Meilleur Ouvrier de France – Sommelier. His deep understanding of wine, gastronomy, and tasting philosophy is reflected in every glass he has helped create for Lehmann. For Sommier, a glass is not merely a vessel, but an extension of the wine itself – essential for achieving a refined and nuanced tasting experience.
Lehmann’s glassware, crafted from the lead-free Ultralight glass material, combines light weight, exceptional clarity, and professional precision. The result is wine glasses trusted by sommeliers, restaurants, and wine experts worldwide, while remaining perfectly suited for quality-conscious wine lovers at home.
Choosing wine glasses from Lehmann developed in collaboration with Fabrice Sommier means choosing glassware where sommelier expertise, French glassmaking tradition, and modern functionality come together. These are glasses created for wine tasting, gastronomy, and enjoyment at the highest level – with every detail designed to give the wine the best possible conditions.