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Francois Chartier
Aroma expert and creator of Molecular Harmonies (Barcelona, Spain)
World-renowned sommelier, researcher and author François Chartier created the Aromatic Science of Molecular Harmonies and co-founded Chartier World LAB Barcelona to advance the study of aromas, flavor and sensory experiences.
Who is Francois Chartier?
For over three decades, François Chartier has connected science, aromas and gastronomy worldwide.
For more than 30 years, Quebec native François Chartier has explored the role of aromas in gastronomy. His research led him to create Molecular Harmonies, an innovative science that examines the aromatic synergies between foods, wines and other beverages, transforming how chefs and culinary professionals understand flavor pairing.
Recognized as one of the world’s leading flavor experts, François Chartier was named Best Sommelier in the World at the Sopexa Grand Prix in 1994. He is the author of twenty nine books, including Taste Buds and Molecules (2009) and La Cocina Aromática (2015), and has received several Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.
He has collaborated with internationally acclaimed chefs, including Ferran Adrià of elBulli, Andoni Aduriz of Mugaritz, Albert Raurich of elBulli and Dos Palillos, and Stéphane Modat of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City. His consulting work spans several disciplines, including sake with Tanaka 1789 X Chartier, cava with D.O. Cava Catalonia, chocolate with Cacao Barry, and artificial intelligence through Sony AI Gastronomy.
In 2021, François Chartier co-founded Chartier World LAB Barcelona with his wife and business partner, sommelier Isabelle Moren, and project manager and sommelier Nicolas Roché. Together, they explore wine, beverages, gastronomy, perfumes and sensory experiences through scientific and sensory analysis.
