Domaine Thomas-Collardot

The Domaine boasts 2.5 hectares spread across twelve plots, predominantly featuring clay and limestone soils. The vine age averages 39 years, with the oldest vines, over 90 years old, situated in the “Les Enseignères” parcel. Jacqueline meticulously tends to each parcel, employing sustainable methods, with all work conducted by hand or horse. Due to the impact of global warming, harvests are initiated earlier, and grapes are handpicked in the morning to preserve their freshness and quality.

The harvested grapes are delicately placed in small crates and transported to the winery. Once there, they undergo a gentle, prolonged pressing in the press to safeguard their aromas and primary flavors. Subsequently, the juice spends 24 hours in tempered steel tanks with the assistance of gravity. Maturation takes place in 228-litre barrels within a compact, air-conditioned wine cellar. To capture the full expression of the terroir, the Domaine favors barrels that have previously housed 2, 3, or 4 other vintages. However, they renew the oldest barrels annually, introducing medium and long toasting new ones. Burgundy White wines mature on fine lees for 10 months, while Village and Premier Cru varieties mature for 16 months before transitioning to stainless steel vats.