Domaine Jean Collet et Fils
Founded in 1952 by Jean Collet—whose family has cultivated Chablis vineyards since 1792—Domaine Jean Collet et Fils is now led by Romain Collet. The domaine holds north-facing holdings across Chablis’ most prized terroirs, including Premier and Grand Cru sites. Romain favors low-intervention farming and a mix of vessels in the cellar, including foudres, concrete eggs, and amphora. His wines are precise, mineral, and expressive of place.
Farming Note
Domaine Jean Collet et Fils has been certified organic since 2018. Vineyard work across their Premier and Grand Cru sites is fully manual. Farming favors biodiversity, cover crops, and shallow cultivation to preserve soil structure and microbial life. The domaine’s low-intervention approach supports transparency and precision in the finished wines.
Winemaking Note
Collet follows a site-by-site approach in the cellar. All wines are fermented with native yeasts and aged in a mix of stainless steel, old wood, and concrete eggs—depending on the site. Sulfur use is minimal, and bâtonnage is rare. The goal is to preserve texture, length, and mineral clarity without masking terroir.
Wines
Collet, Chablis 1er Cru Forêt
Vintage 2022
Style White
Region Burgundy
Varieties Chardonnay
ABV 13.00%
Soils Kimmeridgian limestone with compact clay and fossil-rich marl
Tasting Note Tightly coiled and deeply mineral, Forêt shows notes of green citrus, oyster shell, and subtle herbs. The palate is linear and bracing, with focused acidity and a stony finish. A cooler, shadowed site that yields tension and energy.
Collet, Chablis, 1er Cru Vaillons
Vintage 2022
Style White
Region Burgundy
Varieties Chardonnay
ABV 12.50%
Soils Limestone and clay, well-drained and sun-exposed
Tasting Note Expressive and charming, with aromas of ripe peach, tangerine, and wet chalk. The palate is open-knit and juicy, supported by fresh acidity and a clean, saline finish. This is a sunnier, more generous expression of premier cru Chablis.
Collet, Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre
Vintage 2022
Style White
Region Burgundy
Varieties Chardonnay
ABV 13.00%
Soils Kimmeridgian limestone with compact clay and fossil-rich marl
Tasting Note Complex and layered, this wine opens with white flowers, lemon curd, and crushed stone. There’s elegance and power here, with a mid-palate that broadens before tightening into a precise, long, mineral finish. Often considered the most “Grand Cru–like” of the premiers.
Collet, Chablis, Grand Cru Valmur
Vintage 2022
Style White
Region Burgundy
Varieties Chardonnay
ABV 13.00%
Soils Pure Kimmeridgian limestone and marl with excellent drainage
Tasting Note Deep and refined, Valmur shows intense notes of citrus oil, white flowers, almond skin, and a strong mineral core. The palate is dense yet lifted, with impeccable balance between richness and razor-sharp precision. Grand Cru structure with elegance to age.
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