New York City · La Fête du Champagne
Marie-Courtin & Piollot Lunch
Dominique Moreau created her estate Marie Courtin in 2005 in the village of Polisot in Champagne’s Côte des Bars, naming it after her grandmother whom she describes as a “woman of the earth.” Farming biodynamically, eschewing commercial yeasts in both vin clair and bottle (very rare in Champagne), and exclusively crafting cuvées that express one grape, one parcel, and one vintage, Dominique is behind some of the most intensely expressive and chiseled wines in Champagne today. Roland Piollot, Dominique’s husband, is a fifth generation winegrower with deep roots in Polisot – his great grandfather was actually one of the leaders of the famous 1911 Aube Revolt that would ensure that the Aube would remain part of Champagne when its place in the appellation was threatened. Extraordinarily passionate about viticulture, Roland makes a variety of single vineyard, single variety cuvées that are pure expressions of the unique terroir of Polisot. Dominique and Roland have more recently been joined by their daughters Rose and Jeanne. In addition to working in the vineyards and cellar, Rose and her partner, Australia-born Nathan Fallowfield – a highly accomplished chef – have created a hospitality experience at the estate that features the wines of Marie-Courtin and Piollot with sensitive, highly seasonal food pairings from Nathan. The Fête team recently visited them in Polisot and were blown away by the flavors and thought behind each dish and wine. We are thrilled to welcome Dominique, Rose, and Nathan to recreate this experience in New York – restaurant Mitsuru in the West Village has generously opened their kitchen to Nathan who will be crafting a bespoke tasting menu with his unique culinary perspective to pair with a sensational selection of some of Dominique’s and Roland’s finest creations over the years.
A seated Champagne pairing lunch at Mitsuru
Marie-Courtin & Piollot Lunch is a multi-course seated Champagne pairing lunch presented as part of La Fête du Champagne. Chef Nathan Fallowfield takes over the kitchen at Mitsuru in New York City for a bespoke seasonal tasting menu paired with cuvées from Champagne Marie-Courtin and Champagne Piollot, with winemakers Dominique Moreau and Rose Piollot alongside the program.
Marie-Courtin, Piollot, and Polisot in the glass
The Champagne side of the lunch centers on two Polisot producers. Dominique Moreau created Marie Courtin in 2005 in Champagne’s Côte des Bars, farming biodynamically, avoiding commercial yeasts in both vin clair and bottle, and making cuvées focused on one grape, one parcel, and one vintage. Roland Piollot is a fifth-generation winegrower in Polisot whose cuvées are described as single-vineyard, single-variety expressions of the area’s terroir.
The listed wine selection includes Marie-Courtin Efflorescence 2019 in magnum, Piollot Colas Robin 2018 and 2010, Marie-Courtin Manigance Extra Brut 2021 and 2018, Marie-Courtin Présence 2022 and 2016, Piollot Les Protelles 2020 and 2019, Marie-Courtin Concordance 2020, and Marie-Courtin Ratafia 2020. Exact wines and vintages are subject to change.
Dominique Moreau, Rose Piollot, and Nathan Fallowfield
The people named for the New York lunch connect the cellar, vineyards, and kitchen. Dominique Moreau is listed as founder and winemaker; Rose Piollot is listed as vigneronne and winemaker with Champagne Piollot; and Nathan Fallowfield is the chef associated with Champagne Marie-Courtin & Piollot. The event description says Rose and Nathan helped create an estate hospitality experience pairing Marie-Courtin and Piollot wines with highly seasonal food.
West Village timing and ticket detail
The lunch is scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT at Mitsuru, a restaurant at 149 W 4th St in New York. Tickets are listed at $550 plus tax, in USD, and the organizer is La Fête du Champagne.
Frequently asked questions
What is the format of Marie-Courtin & Piollot Lunch?
It is a multi-course seated Champagne pairing lunch, with chef Nathan Fallowfield preparing a bespoke seasonal tasting menu paired with cuvées from Champagne Marie-Courtin and Champagne Piollot.
Which Champagnes are listed for the lunch?
The listed selection includes cuvées from Champagne Marie-Courtin and Champagne Piollot, including Efflorescence 2019 in magnum, Colas Robin 2018 and 2010, Manigance Extra Brut 2021 and 2018, Présence 2022 and 2016, Les Protelles 2020 and 2019, Concordance 2020, and Ratafia 2020. Exact wines and vintages are subject to change.
Who is participating in the lunch?
Dominique Moreau, founder and winemaker of Champagne Marie-Courtin, Rose Piollot, vigneronne and winemaker with Champagne Piollot, and chef Nathan Fallowfield are the named participants.
Where is the lunch held?
The lunch is held at Mitsuru, a restaurant at 149 W 4th St, New York, NY 10012.
When is it scheduled and how much are tickets?
The lunch is scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Tickets are priced at $550 plus tax.
Hosts & guests
Dominique Moreau
Founder and Winemaker · Champagne Marie-Courtin
Rose Piollot
Vigneronne, Champagne Piollot · Champagne Piollot
Roland Piollot
Vigneron, Champagne Piollot · Champagne Piollot
Nathan Fallowfield
Chef · Champagne Marie-Courtin & Piollot
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