Solomiia Begun #86

Sharing Ideals and Traditions of French Wines

Solomiia Begun serves as the Brand Ambassador and Exclusive Agent for Arlaux Champagne in Malaysia, one of France’s most historic wine houses.

The estate, managed by Mrs. Christine Arlaux-Marechal, has been nurtured by fifteen generations of her family for over a thousand years.

As a member of the International Association of Women in Wine (France) and the International Association of Gastronomy Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, as well as an Ambassador for Raymond Mathelin et Fils (a wine company in France), Solomiia champions French winemaking and culture.

Tours and Enogastronomic Events

Solomiia Begun actively promotes Ukrainian wine diplomacy and gastronomy across the globe. She is a member of the Women’s Business Chamber of Ukraine and, in 2023, she became the Agent for Ukrainian wines in Malaysia.

She specializes in organizing enogastronomic events and wine evenings, featuring leading sommeliers and winemakers from Ukraine, Europe, and Malaysia. Looking ahead, she plans to extend her expertise as a wine guide to the Chinese market next year.

Education and Professional Career

Solomiia Begun holds a Master of Public Administration degree and is a graduate of the International London Sommelier School, Wine & Spirits Education Trust Level 2. She has completed the Contemporary Art Course at Harvard University and is currently studying at the International European Academy of Castle Studies.