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Charles Regnard
Sommelier
Charles Regnard is a self-described ‘hospitalian’ and has been managing restaurants and hotels for over a decade. He earned his master's degree in International Hospitality Management from the Institut Paul Bocuse in Lyon, France and is WSET Level II certified.
While he was raised in New Orleans, Charles is a fluent French native and speaks some Spanish and German. He enjoys cooking elaborate feasts for loved ones, playing guitar, and exploring wine regions with his girlfriend, whom he met at wine school.