Champagne Pierre Paillard

The Paillard family settled in Bouzy in the eighteenth century, acquiring vines there around 1768. Brothers Antoine and Quentin, the eighth generation, now lead the estate, whose historic eleven hectares lie in this south-facing Grand Cru village. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grow on Bouzy’s chalky soils.

Since 2016, the brothers have pursued organic conversion, lower yields and riper fruit. In the cellar, native yeasts, sparing use of sulphur and barrel ageing on fine lees are followed by natural clarification without fining or filtration. The Champagnes then spend three to ten years in chalk cellars.