Explore eight Champagnes from key vintages spanning the last 25 years with Champagne expert Ousi Li DipWSET.
Event details
For a region famed for mastering ‘the art of the blend’, vintage Champagnes provide an opportunity to understand more singular expressions of this famous wine.
Join Champagne expert Ousi Li DipWSET for an exploration of eight significant vintages from the past 25 years. From the highly sought after 2002 vintage, to standouts like 2008 and 2012, Ousi will discuss what made these years special.
She will also look at a string of notable recent vintages, considering where the wines are now and how they may evolve.
With a selection of wines from iconic Grandes Marques to cult growers, this is a tasting not to be missed by Champagne geeks!
A selection of cheeses from La Fromagerie will be provided.
Example wine list
- Lanson ‘Noble Cuvee’ Blanc de Blancs Brut 2002
- Gonet-Médeville Le Mesnil sur Oger ‘Champ d'Alouette’ Extra Brut Grand Cru 2008
- Caillez Lemaire ‘Jadis’ Extra Brut Premier Cru 2011
- Vazart-Coquart ‘Special Club’ Blanc de Blancs 2012
- Dom Pérignon 2013
- Michel Gonet Grand Cru Mesnil-sur-Oger Blanc de Blancs 2015
- Pierre Gimonnet Special Club ‘Grands Terroirs de Chardonnay’ 2016
- Nicolas Maillart ‘Mont Martin’ Extra Brut Villers Allerand 1er Cru 2018
Tasting level
Masterclass: Our most advanced sessions, suitable for those who have a WSET Level 3 qualification or equivalent knowledge. Gain expert knowledge and insights from a specialist speaker.
About the presenter, Ousi Li DipWSET
Originally from San Francisco, Ousi’s career began in startups, though after two Californian harvests and courses in viticulture and enology, she followed her passion into wine. She worked for six years at the US-based retailer Flatiron Wines as Head of Marketing and Champagne Buyer before joining Lay & Wheeler in the UK where she is currently Head of Merchandising and Customer Experience. Her passion is grower Champagne and she has been traveling regularly to the region since 2017 and worked harvest there in 2022. Ousi holds a MSc from the London School of Economics and a B.A. from Wellesley College. She received her WSET Diploma in 2019 and is currently a Stage 2 MW student.
Booking terms and conditions
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Please note: The sample list and speaker/s may be subject to change.