Having joined Le Taillevent in September 2025 as a sommelier apprentice, Lucie Carden is currently completing a vocational diploma in sommellerie through a work-study programme. On a daily basis, she helps prepare lunch and dinner services, oversees water service, opens and serves wines, presents them to guests, and guides them in their selections, particularly from the restaurant’s extensive by-the-glass offering.
Over the months, her responsibilities have steadily grown, allowing her to gain both confidence and autonomy. Although her first weeks at Le Taillevent were particularly demanding, especially given the precision required in dining room service and the flambé techniques that are an integral part of the guest experience. She highlights the support and guidance she received from the team, who helped her quickly find her place within the House.
Lucie’s career has been shaped by a constant desire to learn. After completing a technological baccalaureate, she attended a hospitality foundation programme at Lycée Albert-de-Mun before undertaking her first internship at the Michelin-starred restaurant of Hélène Darroze. She then earned a BTS in Hospitality Management, complemented by experience in Spain within the hospitality sector, followed by a professional bachelor’s degree through an apprenticeship at the Ritz Paris.
Le Taillevent is delighted to congratulate Lucie on being awarded the title of Best Apprentice of France, a remarkable distinction that recognises her commitment, curiosity and dedication.
Lucie’s passion for wine began in her teenage years. At the age of fourteen, her parents introduced her to the wine cellars of Burgundy, awakening a fascination for a world she considers endlessly rich and inspiring. What captivates her most is that every wine tells a different story : from one estate to another, from one appellation to the next, and from one vintage to another, there is always something new to discover.
Among her most memorable experiences since joining Le Taillevent is the tasting of a 1893 Château d’Yquem, one of the oldest bottles preserved in the House’s cellars. An extraordinary moment that perfectly reflects the exceptional wine heritage to which the team has access.
