Visiting Fabrice Pouillon *LOCATED*

WINELIFE went to visit champagne producer Fabrice Pouillon; the winemaker presenting a new method of champagne. An exciting innovation in the world's most complex wine region. We speak to him about his 'Méthode Fabrice', his life and what he experiences in this special French wine region!
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Interview Fabrice Pouillon

On the doorstep of Fabrice Pouillon...

From then to now! Arriving in Mareuil-sur-Ay, we meet a spontaneous and passionate winemaker: Fabrice Pouillon. In his convivial reception room accompanied by Pamie (an equally spontaneous black labrador), we are warmly welcomed. Even before we can turn on the dictaphone, Fabrice starts talking enthusiastically about the winery, his vineyards and how it all started.

The R. Pouillon & Fils estate owns seven hectares of vineyards spread across several villages in the Vallée de Marne. And all in the oldest part of the Vallée de Marne. The domain was founded in 1947 by Roger, Fabrice's grandfather. Fabrice proudly recounts how hard his grandfather worked to grow the winery. After starting with just half a hectare of vineyard. He also tells how, as a child, he used to sneak in the liqueur d'expédition. The sweetened wine added just before the cork goes on the bottle, to flavour the champagne.

Get to know his special technique and get to know Fabrice Pouillon better.
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Win a signed magnum of Champagne Pouillon

This magnum champagne is the ideal size bottle for a small party with your friends?! Are you the connoisseur of your group of friends! Then you will soon make a Top Notch impression with this signed magnum of Champagne Pouillon. You can be that first person in the Netherlands to receive the new cuvée "La Grande Vallée" Premier Cru in Magnum format? The Methode Fabrice is one of a kind champagne with very elegant bubbles made using a new method. That is precisely what makes this champagne so special. This magnum is a real collectors' item because only 6 magnums in total are available nationwide.

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