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Chef at Vrijmoed restaurant in Belgium
Chef Michaël Vrijmoed works closely with local producers and artisan suppliers, believing that the quality and origin of ingredients are essential to unlocking the full richness of flavors. For him, taste always comes first, far beyond what simply composes the plate. He is recognized by the Michelin Guide, Gault&Millau, and his diners alike.
“Garden Gastronomy and La Grande Dame reflect the soul of my cuisine at Vrijmoed. The purity of the vegetables and herbs from the garden, paired with the finesse of this champagne, elevate each other. As both a chef and a person, they bring me closer to the essence of taste and nurture a deep sense of gratitude for nature, which makes my creations possible".
The chef likes to push vegetables to their purest form. According to his philosophy, cooking is the art of simplicity: impressing someone with one perfectly cooked vegetable and a classic sauce. His cooking style is the reflection of how he stands in life: sober and respectful.
Experience the purest expression of Pinot Noir with La Grande Dame 2018, a celebration of Madame Clicquot's unique vision, drive and audacity.
Its deep and precise style is characterized by subtle finesse and freshness, expressed through its salinity. Intense aromas emerge through a delicate scent of citrus - lemon, lime, yuzu - blended with white fruit, enhanced by spring and floral notes.
In the heart of Ghent’s historic center, Chef Michaël Vrijmoed opened his restaurant in an intimate townhouse. From the very beginning, he focused on carefully sourced seasonal ingredients, enhancing their flavors with precision. Eight months later, he earned his first Michelin star, followed by a second in 2017.
More than ten years on, Vrijmoed remains true to his philosophy, with unwavering attention to detail.
Inspired by Madame Clicquot’s audacious spirit, Garden Gastronomy, born in 2021, is an initiative that brings together a community of Michelin-starred chefs from around the world, creating bespoke food and champagne pairings specially imagined for La Grande Dame.
This approach invites a rediscovery of taste through a truly authentic culinary experience. The chefs’ creativity is expressed through the celebration of garden-grown ingredients—freshly harvested fruits and vegetables—echoing those cultivated in the Maison’s emblematic kitchen garden at the Manoir de Verzy.
