Thomas-Collardot
Summary
Thomas-Collardot is a family-run domaine established in 2016 by Olivier Thomas and Jacqueline Collardot, managing 2.5 hectares of predominantly Chardonnay vineyards across Puligny-Montrachet's limestone-rich soils at 250-300 meters elevation. The couple applies organic farming practices and minimal-intervention winemaking techniques learned from Domaine Leflaive, handling all production aspects themselves to create authentic expressions of terroir through their modest 10,000-bottle annual production.
Heritage & Leadership
Thomas-Collardot represents one of Burgundy's newer generation of artisanal domaines, established in 2016 by the husband-and-wife team of Olivier Thomas and Jacqueline Collardot in Puligny-Montrachet. The couple combined their surnames to create the domaine's identity, reflecting their equal partnership in this family enterprise. Jacqueline, who previously worked at Domaine Leflaive, brings technical expertise to their operation, while Olivier contributes his background in viticulture. Their domaine began with a modest 2.5 hectares, focusing primarily on white wine production in the Puligny-Montrachet appellation. The couple works as a two-person team, handling all aspects of production from vineyard management to winemaking, embodying the hands-on approach characteristic of Burgundy's small family estates.
Vineyards & Wines
Thomas-Collardot manages 2.5 hectares of vineyards primarily located in Puligny-Montrachet, with additional small parcels in Meursault and Chassagne-Montrachet. Their holdings include plots in several Puligny-Montrachet lieu-dits including Les Houlières, Les Meix, and Corvée des Vignes. The domaine focuses predominantly on Chardonnay, which thrives in the limestone-rich soils typical of the Côte de Beaune. Their vineyards are planted on east-facing slopes at elevations between 250-300 meters, providing optimal sun exposure while maintaining the cool conditions essential for preserving acidity in their wines. The domaine produces approximately 10,000 bottles annually across their range, which includes village-level Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault, and Chassagne-Montrachet wines, along with a small production of Bourgogne Blanc and Bourgogne Rouge from Pinot Noir.
Philosophy & Practice
Thomas-Collardot adheres to organic farming principles in their vineyard management, emphasizing minimal intervention to express the distinctive terroirs of their parcels. They practice hand harvesting exclusively, followed by gentle whole-cluster pressing for their white wines. Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts in French oak barrels, with new oak limited to approximately 20-25% for village-level wines. The wines undergo batonnage (lees stirring) during the early months of aging, which typically lasts 12 months in barrel followed by 2-3 months in stainless steel tanks before bottling. The domaine employs minimal filtration and fining, prioritizing clarity of expression over technical perfection. Their production methods reflect a balance between traditional Burgundian techniques and contemporary precision, with each vintage approached according to its unique characteristics rather than following a rigid formula.