Prague will host the 19th edition of Grand Jour de Champagne from November 5, bringing together French champagne producers, exclusive tastings and a gala dinner prepared by a two-Michelin-starred chef.
The festival’s main event, the Champagne Exhibition, will take place at Kaiserštejn Palace in Malá Strana, featuring around 50 cuvées from more than 18 champagne houses.
Visitors can sample different styles, meet producers and discover brands including Louis Roederer, Piper-Heidsieck, Philipponnat, Telmont and G. H. Mumm. Selected bottles will also be available to purchase at special festival prices.
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The exhibition will run in two sessions, from 14:00 to 17:00 and 17:00 to 20:00. Tickets cost CZK 2,180.
Two-Michelin-Star Chef to Prepare Gala Dinner
Another highlight will be the Champagne Gala Banquet at Prague’s Municipal House, where French chef Valentin Loison will prepare a five-course tasting menu paired with champagnes from selected producers.
Loison, 32, earned two Michelin stars at his restaurant Bulle d’Osier in Langres, France, within approximately 18 months. The evening will also feature a musical performance by Czech violist Jitka Hosprová.
The gala begins at 20:00, with individual tickets priced at CZK 9,400.
Exclusive Tastings and Masterclasses
The festival programme also includes specialist tastings and masterclasses for champagne enthusiasts.
One session will focus on Louis Roederer’s Cristal, featuring vintages including 2006 and 2016, at the Zlatá Praha restaurant. Other events will explore the Meunier grape variety and pair foie gras with a rare 1996 de Venoge Blanc de Blancs Magnum.
Some masterclasses are limited to just 12 participants.
Tickets
Tickets and the full programme are available here. For additional information, contact info@grandjour.cz.
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