ESSENTIAL INFO

Price: $295
Time: 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
Host: Gaëlle Goossens – Head of R&D and Senior Winemaker
Co-Host: Natalie Earl – France Regional Editor, Decanter

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THE ART OF AGING: A JOURNEY WITH LA GRANDE DAME

Experience an original tasting composed of exceptional vintages. “The Art of Aging” masterclass offers an exclusive look and discovery of the world of Veuve Clicquot's iconic La Grande Dame.

Explore La Grande Dame’s distinctive style, timeless elegance and the potential of aging champagne. Join us to celebrate the latest vintage release, the new La Grande Dame 2018, launching in May 2025.

WINE SELECTION

  1. Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame, Champagne 2018
  2. Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame, Champagne 2015 (95 points)
  3. Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame, Champagne 2012 (magnum) (96 points)
  4. Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame, Champagne 2008 (magnum) (97 points)
  5. Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame, Champagne 1996 (magnum)
  6. Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame, Champagne 1993 (magnum)
  7. Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame, Champagne 1990 (magnum) (96 points)
  8. Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame, Champagne 1990 (jeroboam) (96 points)

HOST

Gaëlle Goossens was born in Reims and grew up in the countryside of Champagne, loving to spend time in the vineyard with her grandmother from whom she learned wine growing. Gaëlle joined Veuve Clicquot and the Development, Innovation and Communication of Oenology team mid-2016. She was responsible for several projects from technical improvements in winemaking to communication events. Gaëlle has led the department since 2019.

During the harvest season, she is in charge of the Verzy pressing centre in the Montagne de Reims and manages the vinification of Pinot Noir.

CO-HOST

Natalie Earl is Decanter’s regional editor for France, overseeing and commissioning French content across both print and digital. After a degree in French and Italian, she initially worked in wine tourism in the south of France before returning to the UK in 2016 to join the tastings team at Decanter, making the shift to the editorial team in 2021.

She writes and tastes wines for the magazine and website, with a particular focus on the wines of Languedoc.