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“We decided to produce less and make better wine — wine that has a stronger identity.”

Champagne Pierre Paillard traces its roots to the early 18th century, when the family settled in Bouzy. The Paillards’ story in wine began when Antoine Paillard acquired several parcels of vines in Bouzy, establishing the family’s legacy as viticulturists.

Today, brothers Antoine and Quentin Paillard represent the eighth generation to lead the domaine, having taken over from their father in the eartly 2010s. In this episode, Quentin and Skurnik’s French Portfolio Director, David Hinkle, talk about the decisions and their efforts that propelled Paillard to become one of the top growers in Champagne.


00:00 Introduction and history
05:54 Old massal selection vines
09:56 Introducing Pinot Fin
12:11 Advantages of high-density plantation
14:47 Bouzy Grand Cru identity
15:30 Organic certification
19:46 Oak and old-school winemaking
25:38 Dosage
27:54 The culmination of decades of effort