Lunch with the winemaker of William Saintot · 24 October 2026
Saturday 24 October, 12:00 to 16:00 · NOTK, Rotterdam · € 125 per person
On Saturday 24 October, Morgann Trebutien is coming to Rotterdam. He makes the champagnes of William Saintot in Avenay Val d'Or, and that afternoon eight of them will be opened during a four-course lunch at NOTK. Morgann will be at the table himself and will tell you, champagne by champagne, what he did and why.
At a glance
- When
- Saturday 24 October 2026, from 12:00 to 16:00
- Where
- NOTK, Delistraat 20, Rotterdam
- At the table
- Four courses and eight champagnes from William Saintot, with Morgann himself
- Price
- € 125 per person, including the four courses and the eight champagnes
- Places
- 40
Who is Morgann Trebutien?
Morgann is the fifth generation of a family that has lived in Avenay Val d'Or, a Premier Cru village in the Grande Vallée de la Marne, since 1918. He took over the estate from his mother at a young age and set out straight away to find a style of his own. Anyone who has followed him from the start has seen him head off in every direction: oak barrels, oval concrete tanks, Georgian amphorae and skin contact with whole grapes.
He has since found that style. Pinot Noir makes up more than eighty per cent of the plantings, and on the south-facing slopes around Avenay the grape grows ripe and generous. Morgann keeps the tension in by often skipping the malolactic fermentation, or letting it run only part of the way. That way his champagnes stay rich without becoming heavy.
Have you ever opened a bottle of William Saintot at home? This time, you'll hear it explained by the man who made it.
What we're opening
That afternoon we will open a large number of his different cuvées, including the single parcels, such as La Côte de Chignon.
How the afternoon goes
- At 12:00, we welcome you to NOTK.
- The NOTK kitchen serves four courses, and with them we pour eight champagnes from William Saintot.
- Morgann talks about what he did in the vineyard and in the cellar, and why. You're welcome to ask questions at any time.
- We wrap up around 16:00.
Book your place
There are 40 places. Fill in the form and we will confirm your place by email. The lunch costs € 125 per person, including the four courses and the eight champagnes.
Thank you, we have received your request
We will confirm your place by email as soon as possible.
This lunch has taken place
On 24 October, Morgann Trebutien was at the table at NOTK. Don't want to miss the next lunch? You'll be the first to hear about it in our champagne club.
Good to know
- Can I also buy these champagnes to enjoy at home?
- Yes, you will find the William Saintot champagnes we carry in our online shop.
- How will I know when there is another lunch?
- You'll be the first to hear about it in our champagne club on WhatsApp. Join us.