Bubbles fill the Old Student House of Helsinki 11th-13th May bringing together champagne lovers, gourmands and top names in the industry. The three-day event features experts sharing their know-how, passion and champagnes.
”We are thrilled to welcome star guests of the greatest calibre joining us in our celebration of champagne. Our mission is to make Helsinki the centre of the champagne world on this May weekend”, comments Master of Wine and champagne specialist Essi Avellan, co-organizer of the event.
This year Grand Champagne’s star guests include Louis Roederer’s highly esteemed cellar master Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, the creative mind and palate behind the celebrated Cristal. He is joined by the maker of the world’s most popular champagne, Moët & Chandon’s cellar master Benoît Gouez. Philipponnat’s Charles Philipponnat comes to us with his brilliant portfolio of terroir-focused, beautifully gastronomic champagnes of a cult following. Michel Drappier is the dynamic figure of innovation and family values at Drappier, a spirited house in the Aube that dares to do things differently. Duval-Leroy’s skilled chef de cave Sandrine Logette represents rare female talent in the male-dominant profession of cellar masters. Didier Gimonnet’s Pierre Gimonnet & Fils belongs to the finest terroir-driven grower-producers of Champagne, a Chardonnay specialist par excellence.
The Old Student House provides a classy yet relaxed atmosphere for tasting the over 200 champagnes on offer from some 50 brands. Delicacies and snacks from oysters and caviar to foie gras are available for enhancing the experience.
MASTER CLASSES
There are over 30 Master Classes available by our experts especially tailored for Grand Champagne Helsinki. Lehmann’s beautiful mouth-blown Grand Champagne glasses are used for all the Master Classes.
LEHMANN GRAND CHAMPAGNE CHALLENGE
The finals for the Lehmann Grand Champagne Challenge, competition for the trophy of Finland’s best Champagne sommelier, are held at the event. The competition is organized together with the Finnish Sommeliers’ association (Suomen Sommelierit ry:n under the sponsorship of Lehmann Glass.
”As importers of Lehmann Glass, we at Ceesta Oy do our best to advance champagne culture and craftsmanship, which is in common for both champagne and glass manufacture. Lehmann Glass’ Jamesse Prestige Grand Champagne glass has lent its name to our event, which targets 4,000 champagne loving visitors over the three days”, say Christian and Taru From, co-organizers of Grand Champagne Helsinki.
WELCOME
On Thursday, May 11th from 3 to 9 pm
On Friday, May 12th from 3 to 9 pm
On Saturday, April 13th from 12 to 8 pm
WHERE
Old Student House – ”Vanha Ylioppilastalo”
Mannerheimintie 3, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
ENTRY FEE AND DIGITAL TASTING TICKETS
A one-day’s festival entry ticket costs 20 €. Purchasing tickets in advance from Ceesta Shop’s online store at a reduced price is recommended. The Master Classes have a separate fee. Age restriction: 18 years+. The entire program is available and tickets can be purchased at www.grandchampagnehelsinki.fi.