The Gérard Basset Excellence in Wine Service prize

In Memory of my friend and associate Gérard Basset OBE, MS, MW, Wine MBA, Oiv Msc. (1957-2019) who left us on the 16th of january 2019, IMBA is creating a special prize dedicated to promoting excellence in wine service. Arguably the most wine titled person ever, respected and loved by all for his kindness and

Marc Almert, Best Sommelier of the World 2019

Marc Almert, a young talented Sommelier from Germany just got crowned Best Sommelier of The World 2019 at the ASI Competition held in Antwerpen on March 15th. This is a First to win such a prestigious competition that early. My friend and partner, the late Gérard Basset, won it when he was twice the age of

BABA au Rhum, IMBABA

with Chantilly… and a quality rhum… makes it easy to love by all…

Vin de Constance 2014

In days of old, this wine used to be supplied to Kings. Still regal today! Burnished gold wine, beautifully aromatic and very delineated with note of roses, stone fruits such as peach, apricots and poached pears in honey and sugar coated roasted pecan nuts (some botrytis). Perfectly balanced with a fresh lift that prevents the

Raspberry Soufflés, intensely delicious!

Canelés, a Bordeaux specialty… (IMBA style)

Having studied wine from 2009 to 2012 in Bordeaux, it’s only normal that I discovered this local treat. (delicious with coffee)…    

Non multi sed multa + Non multa sed multum

RR Commemorating the Czechoslovak Squadrons of the Royal Air Force The livery of Spitfires used by these Czechoslovak Squadrons inspired the Dawn’s solid Grey exterior and Black coachline. Inside, the door flight on the driver side carries the motto of the 313th Squadron: “Jeden Jestráb Mnoho Vran Rozhání” (“One hawk chases away many crows”), while

The refined Art of fine damask linen

Coming soon to IMBA, the possibility to order bespoke and custom linen of the highest quality. Fine linen has always graced the best homes.

IMBA Grand Marnier Classic soufflé!

Write to us for the recipe

IMBA Kitchen Essentials

  Inspired by Nature…the Butler did it! Kitchen Essentials: We will post one menu by season that can be easily prepared by anybody (a butler is not a Chef), but pleases the palate of our discriminating clientele… Find the 3 courses Summer menu here: link The IMBA cookbook is in preparation and will become available in

Cullinan effortlessly arrived in the Canadian winter

Montréal, January 2019… Lots of space to boot!

16/01/2019 In Memoriam, Gérard Basset OBE

  On the 16th of January 2019, Gérard Basset OBE, MW, MS, Wine MBA, Msc.OIV, Best Sommelier of the World 2010 left us. My thoughts goes to his family: his spouse Nina and his son Romané. Gérard Basset has been a personal friend, partner and the Director of the IMBA Cellar Management program. I have

In the company of Peter Moser, editor in chief of Falstaff

While in Bordeaux beginning of January 2019 tasting the 2015 and 2016 Left Bank vintages, I had the pleasure of meeting Peter Moser editor in chief of Falstaff. Falstaff is the German language equivalent of the Wine Spectator and shines light on the exquisite German and Austrian wines. In Vino Veritas!

January 2019, IMBA in Bordeaux tasting the Left Bank 2015 & 2016 vintages

A few highlights of the 6th to 13th of January 2019 in Bordeaux        

We invite you to have a look at some activities involving our wine school (in parallel to IMBA)

Wine Leaders Forum Video: 2014-2018, our five years commitment in Okanagan collaborating with UBC and Kedge