25th to the 27th of April 2024

Grand Champagne Helsinki 2024 – Champagne and Delicacies

Grand Champagne Helsinki is here again! Bubbles fill the Old Student House this April weekend bringing together champagne lovers, gourmands, and top names in the industry. The three-day event features experts sharing their know-how, passion, and champagnes. In addition to our Finnish talents, we welcome a prestigious group of champenois.

The Old Student House provides a relaxed atmosphere where you can taste well-known classics and classy rarities. You will have a choice of over 300 different champagnes from more than 60 producers. Various delicious dishes, expertly prepared by renowned restaurants, are also available to complement and enhance your champagne experience.

WELCOME

On Thursday, April 25th, from 4 to 9 pm
On Friday, April 26th, from 3 to 9 pm
On Saturday, April 27th, from 12 to 8 pm

WHERE

Old Student House – ”Vanha Ylioppilastalo”
Mannerheimintie 3, 00100 Helsinki, Finland

The historical Old Student House opened its doors more than 140 years ago and is perhaps Helsinki’s most traditional celebration and events venue. Part of Finnish cultural history, it is located in the heart of the city surrounded by period buildings. The magnificent ballroom and historic music hall create the perfect backdrop for this spring event.

MASTER CLASSES

Come and learn from the best champagne experts – both Finnish top names and our beloved French star guests.

In these Master Classes that are tailored for Grand Champagne Helsinki, the champagne houses open their cellar doors and we get to experience a unique taste trip into the secret land of champagne.

The lectures last about 50 minutes and the tasting portion is about 4cl. During the lectures, the champagnes are tasted from Lehmann Glass’s wonderful mouth-blown Grand Champagne champagne glasses.

You can find more information about all Master Classes below.

ENTRY FEE

A one-day’s festival entry ticket costs 25 €. Gather a group of friends and spend a day savouring champagne!

The entrance fee includes Lehmann Glass Opale 21 champagne glass, which is distributed at the entrance. Secure your place and avoid the queues at the entrance by purchasing your tickets in advance from Ceesta Shop’s online store. Tickets will also be sold at the venue based on availability. Age restriction: 18 years+

PAYMENT

At the Grand Champagne Helsinki event, you can pay with bank and credit cards, mobile payment tools such as phones and watches, and American Express cards. Champagne and delicacies are paid at the exhibitors’ stands when purchasing tasting portions. Digital tasting tickets are not in use anymore.

Event After Movie 2023

Join us on a journey through the highlights, the laughter, and the unforgettable moments of last years event. 🍾 From exquisite champagne tastings to captivating Master Class sessions, every sip and every experience contributed to the success of Grand Champagne Helsinki.

Master Classes

You can also deepen and expand your knowledge by participating in various Master Classes held by both our local experts and our prestigious guests from Champagne. The Master Classes are confined to a limited number of places and hence, should be booked in advance. A separate fee applies for the Master Classes. Detailed information and direct links to purchase seats can be found on this website. Lehmann’s beautiful mouth-blown Jamesse Prestige Grand Champagne glasses are used for all the Master Classes.

Discover all Master Classes ›

Essi Avellan

Master of Wine

Alexandre Salmon

Head Winemaker & Manager, Champagne Salmon

Alice Tétienne

Cellar Master, Champagne Henriot

Caroline Latrive

Cellar Master, Champagne Deutz

Charline Drappier

Co-owner and Commercial Director, Champagne Drappier

Clément Pierlot

Cellar Master, Champagne Pommery

Clovis Taittinger

CEO, Champagne Taittinger

Denis Bunner

Cellar Master, Champagne Bollinger

Diane Signolle

Vigneronne, Champagne Michel Gonet

François Philipponnat

Export Manger, Champagne Philipponnat

Guillaume Roffiaen

Cellar Master, Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte

Hervé Dantan

Cellar Master, Champagne Lanson

Hubert de Billy

Owner, Champagne Pol Roger

Irvin Charpentier

Cellar Master, Champagne Domaine Alexander Bonnet

Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon

Cellar Master & EVP, Champagne Louis Roederer

Jean-Christophe Delavenne

Vigneron & Manager, Champagne Delavenne

Jean-François Galtat

Importer, Vindirekt

Jukka Sinivirta

Samppanja-asiantuntija

Kevin Sibille

Export Manager, Champagne Laurent Lequart

Maxime Pierlot

Export Manager, Champagne A. Bergère

Odilon de Varine

Head Winemaker & Deputy Managing Director, Champagne Gosset

Olivier Kanengieser

Export Manager, Champagne Laurent-Perrier

Pierre Casenave

Operational Director, Champagne Veuve Clicquot

Raymond Ringeval

Commercial Director, Champagne Palmer & Co

Sam Georges

Marketing & Export Manager, Champagne Bernard Robert

Samuil Angelov

Restaurateur, Restaurant Muru

Stephen Leroux

CEO, Champagne Charles Heidsieck

Master Class schedule 2024

Thursday, 25th of April

Saturday, 27th of April

12:00 – Sam Georges: Bernard Robert – The Hidden Secret of Côte des Bar
12:00 – Odilon de Varine: Gosset Célébris – A Great Wine of Champagne
12:00 – Alice Tétienne: Henriot – Wine is written in the vine
12:00 – Caroline Latrive & Essi Avellan MW: Elegantly and effervescently yours, Deutz // SOLD OUT

13:30 – Denis Bunner: La Grande Année Jeroboams – Stairway to Bollinger heaven // SOLD OUT
13:30 – Jean-Christophe Delavenne: Champagne Delavenne – Cultivating family tradition in Bouzy through lithotherapy // SOLD OUT
13:30 – Charline Drappier: Drappier – New generation in a family Champagne House, what is to come? // SOLD OUT
13:30 – Irvin Charpentier: Domaine Alexandre Bonnet – Secrets of Les Riceys terroir

15:00 – Maxime Pierlot: Single-plot Champagne and Coteaux Champenois from Vallée du Petit Morin: The A. Bergère Philosophy // SOLD OUT
15:00 – Stephen Leroux: Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires – Extraordinary discoveries // SOLD OUT
15:00 – Clément Pierlot: Pommery Cuvée Louise 2004 20 years after – glorified by time and size
15:00 – Essi Avellan MW: Sneak peek into use of oak in Champagne and Wine Scholar Guild study opportunities // SOLD OUT

16:30 – Denis Bunner: Bollinger – The prestigious collection // SOLD OUT
16:30 – Kevin Sibille: Laurent Lequart – Meuniers from the heart of the Marne Valley // SOLD OUT
16:30 – Diane Signolle: Michel Gonet – Expressions of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru over time // SOLD OUT
16:30 – Essi Avellan MW & Jean-François Galtat: Taste and talk of cult grower champagnes // SOLD OUT

18:00 – Alexandre Salmon: Salmon – The many faces of Meunier // SOLD OUT
18:00 – Samuil Angelov: Lehmann Reims – The Haute Couture revolution of tasting glasses // SOLD OUT
18:00 – Jukka Sinivirta: Various Champagne Houses – Champagne Balcony presents

Team

Meet the Grand Champagne Helsinki Event Team
Meet the Grand Champagne Helsinki Event Team
Taru From
Taru FromLead
Ceesta Oy
Essi Avellan MW
Essi Avellan MWLead Champagne Specialist
AvelVino Oy
Christian From
Christian FromHead of Ecommerce
Ceesta Oy
Lisa From
Lisa FromEvent Producer
Ceesta Oy
Tuuli Sotamaa
Tuuli SotamaaVenue & Event Design
Ateljé Sotamaa
Laura From
Laura FromEvent Producer
Ceesta Oy
Joona Haapalainen
Joona HaapalainenMarketing
Ceesta Oy