Dagorn - Roger
Sommelier at Chanterelle - Master Sommelier - Samourai Saké
An American Legend
Roger Dagorn is currently Sommelier at Chanterelle in New York. The recipient of many prestigious awards, Roger was recognized by the James Beard Foundation in 1996 winning the Outstanding Wine Service Award.
In 1991 Roger was honored by Chefs in America as Best Sommelier in New York and in 1995, he was honored as Best Sommelier by the New York Press. Roger represented the United States as a contestant in the competition. For the Best Sommelier of the World Competition in Japan, Roger served as a judge.
Roger is a highly sought-after lecturer, acts as consultant on wine lists for others and has written extensively about wine.Prior to joining Chanterelle, he was the Master Sommelier at Tse Yang, a restaurant noted for haute Mandarin cuisine with an acclaimed wine list, Restaurant Director at l’Ecole – the restaurant of the French Culinary Institute, and the Sommelier at Hotel Parker Meridien in New York. Currently, Roger is an Adjunct Professor on Wine Education at the New York Technical College of Cuny.
In 1991 Roger was honored by Chefs in America as Best Sommelier in New York and in 1995, he was honored as Best Sommelier by the New York Press. Roger represented the United States as a contestant in the competition. For the Best Sommelier of the World Competition in Japan, Roger served as a judge.
Roger is a highly sought-after lecturer, acts as consultant on wine lists for others and has written extensively about wine.Prior to joining Chanterelle, he was the Master Sommelier at Tse Yang, a restaurant noted for haute Mandarin cuisine with an acclaimed wine list, Restaurant Director at l’Ecole – the restaurant of the French Culinary Institute, and the Sommelier at Hotel Parker Meridien in New York. Currently, Roger is an Adjunct Professor on Wine Education at the New York Technical College of Cuny.
Contact : rogerdagorn@yahoo.com
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