24th to the 26th of April 2025
Grand Champagne Helsinki 2025 – 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 70 producers. Various delicious dishes, expertly prepared by renowned restaurants, are also available to complement and enhance your champagne experience.
WELCOME
On Thursday, April 24th, from 4 to 9 pm
On Friday, April 25th, from 3 to 9 pm
On Saturday, April 26th, 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 Grand Champagne 40 Ultralight champagne glasses.
You can find more information about all Master Classes below.
ENTRY FEE
A one-day’s festival entry ticket costs 27 €. Gather a group of friends and spend a day savouring champagne!
The entrance fee includes Lehmann Glass Grand Champagne 25 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 Ceestashop’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 2024
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.
Champagnes 2025
Master Classes 2025
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 Grand Champagne 40 Ultralight glasses are used for all the Master Classes.
Essi Avellan
Master of Wine
Emilien Boutillat
Cellar Master, Rare Champagne & Champagne Piper-Heidsieck
Denis Bunner
Cellar Master, Champagne Bollinger
Benoit Gouez
Cellar Master, Champagne Moët Chandon
Caroline Latrive
Cellar Master, Champagne Deutz
Elise Losfelt
Cellar Master, Champagne Charles Heidsieck
Lucie Pereyre de Nonancourt
Grand Siècle Representative, Champagne Laurent-Perrier
Samuil Angelov
Restaurateur and Sommelier, Restaurant Muru
Guillaume Bonvalet
President, Champagne Bonvalet
Irvin Charpentier
Cellar Master, Domaine Alexander Bonnet
Sophie Cossy
Vigneronne, Champagne Sophie Cossy
Camille Delard
Communicating Oenologist, Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte
Etienne Eteneau
Cellar Master, Champagne Abelé 1757
Cynthia Fossier
Cellar Master, Champagne Canard-Duchêne
Benjamin Fourmon
Chief Executive Officer, Champagne Joseph Perrier
Christelle Gratiot
Export Manager, Champagne Gratiot-Pillière
Laurent d’Harcourt
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Champagne Pol Roger
Pierre Huré
Vigneron, Champagne Huré Frères
Thomas Lombard
CEO, Champagne Lombard
Nicolas Maillart
Vigneron, Champagne Nicolas Maillart
Michel Parisot
Cellar Master, Champagne Devaux
François Philipponnat
Export Manager, Champagne Philipponnat
Clément Pierlot
Cellar Master, Champagne Pommery
Alexandre Ponnavoy
Cellar Master, Champagne Taittinger
Nicolas Rainon
Vigneron, Champagne Henriet-Bazin
Stéphane Regnault
Vigneron, Champagne Stéphane Regnault
Raymond Ringeval
Commercial Director, Champagne Palmer & Co
Kevin Sibille
Export Manager, Champagne Laurent Lequart
Nicolas Signolle
Vigneron, Champagne Michel Gonet
Jukka Sinivirta
Samppanja-asiantuntija
Alice Tétienne
Cellar Master, Champagne Henriot
Odilon de Varine
Head Winemaker & Deputy Managing Director, Champagne Gosset
Master Class schedule 2025
Thursday, 24th of April
16:00 – Elise Losfelt: Charles Heidsieck Vintages – ageless classics in white and rosé
16:00 – Caroline Latrive: Deutz Parcelles d’Aÿ – a tribute to an exceptional terroir
16:00 – Lucie Pereyre de Nonancourt: Champagne Laurent-Perrier – the Art and Savoir-Faire of blending
16:00 – Essi Avellan: The bold and brilliant shades of Blanc de Blancs // SOLD OUT
18:00 – Emilien Boutillat: Rare Champagne – The Jewel of Champagne // SOLD OUT
18:00 – Alexandre Ponnavoy: Taittinger Comtes de Champagne – Chardonnay at its noblest
18:00 – Sophie Cossy: Into the limelight – Pargny-les-Reims by Sophie Cossy
18:00 – Irvin Charpentier: Domaine Alexandre Bonnet – Still wines of Champagne merge tradition and modernity // SOLD OUT
19:30 – Denis Bunner: Bollinger – Exploring the Pinot Noir virtuosity
19:30 – Benoît Gouez: Moët & Chandon’s glorious Grand Vintages rise from freedom of expression
19:30 – Raymond Ringeval: Palmer & Co Collection in Magnums – 40 year’s perspective
19:30 – Etienne Eteneau: Abelé 1757 – Chardonnay meets Les Riceys in the new blends
Friday, 25th of April
15:00 – Denis Bunner: Bollinger – The creation of PN VZ19
15:00 – Samuil Angelov: Viini kuplien takana – Samppanjan ABC
15:00 – Pierre Huré: Huré Frères 4 Éléments single-vineyard series – Base wines and final cuvées
15:00 – François Philipponnat: Philipponnat Clos des Goisses – Magnificent wine from an exceptional terroir // SOLD OUT
16:30 – Lucie Pereyre de Nonancourt: Champagne Laurent-Perrier – the Art and Savoir-Faire of blending
16:30 – Benjamin Fourmon: Joseph Perrier – Celebrating 200 years of terroir expression
16:30 – Camille Delard: Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d’Or through the ages
16:30 – Michel Parisot: Devaux – From stainless steel to oak, the maturation vessel matters
18:00 – Benoît Gouez: Moët & Chandon’s glorious Grand Vintages rise from freedom of expression
18:00 – Emilien Boutillat: The very Essential and Hors-Série of Piper-Heidsieck
18:00 – Laurent d’Harcourt: Pol Roger Vinothèques – Refined by spirit of excellence and time // SOLD OUT
18:00 – Cynthia Fossier: Canard-Duchêne’s interpretation of Great Pinot Noir terroirs
19:30 – Alice Tétienne: Henriot – Wine is written in the vine
19:30 – Caroline Latrive: Deutz Parcelles d’Aÿ – a tribute to an exceptional terroir
19:30 – Raymond Ringeval: Palmer & Co Collection in Magnums – 40 year’s perspective
19:30 – Thibaut Le Mailloux: Gosset ’Compte d’Âge’ – The philosophy of age count
Saturday, 26th of April
12:00 – Michel Parisot: Devaux – From stainless steel to oak, the maturation vessel matters
12:00 – Christelle Gratiot: Gratiot-Pillière’s fine Heritage
12:00 – Irvin Charpentier: Domaine Alexandre Bonnet – Still wines of Champagne merge tradition and modernity // SOLD OUT
13:30 – Elise Losfelt: Charles Heidsieck Vintages – ageless classics in white and rosé // SOLD OUT
13:30 – Thibaut Le Mailloux: Gosset ’Compte d’Âge’ – The philosophy of age count
13:30 – Cynthia Fossier: Canard-Duchêne’s interpretation of Great Pinot Noir terroirs
13:30 – Samuil Angelov: Viini kuplien takana – Samppanjan ABC // SOLD OUT
15:00 – Pierre Huré: Huré Frères 4 Éléments single-vineyard series – Base wines and final cuvées
15:00 – Clément Pierlot: The Pommery legacy of vintages – Crafting excellence in large bottles
15:00 – Nicolas Signolle: Deconstructing Michel Gonet Les 3 Terroirs
15:00 – Nicolas Rainon: Henriet-Bazin – The magnificent Chardonnay of Villers-Marmery
16:30 – Essi Avellan MW & Wine Scholar Guild: Rosé champagne by two methods and Wine Scholar Guild study opportunities
16:30 – Kevin Sibille: Laurent Lequart – The Age-worthy Laurent Lequart Meunier
16:30 – Nicolas Maillart: Villers-Allerand fingerprints by Nicolas Maillart
16:30 – Guillaume Bonvalet: Bonvalet – The adventure of creating a new Champagne House
18:00 – François Philipponnat: Philipponnat – Masters of perpetual reserves since 1946
18:00 – Thomas Lombard: Lombard – Taste of terroirs
18:00 – Stéphane Regnault: Stéphane Regnault plays Le Mesnil-sur-Oger in Dorian
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