2022 Domaine Jean Collet Chablis

Romain Collet represents the fourth generation of winemakers of this Domaine. Their parcels are located on the best slopes on either side of the Serein river, with best exposure to create focussed and mineral wines in a classic style. Today the Domaine covers around 40ha from Petit Chablis, village, premier cru and grand cru holdings – Romain has already converted the entire cru production over to organic farming and intends to increase this ratio to 100% in the coming years.

Nestled in the heart of Chablis, the family-run business successfully combines tradition and modern approaches: While a silent discussion about the use or non-use of oak is heating some minds, the Collet family’s credo is simple. Mindful and intuitive care is taken in vineyards and winery. All parcels, which are located on the best slopes on either side of the Serein river, are being treated separately during vinification and élevage and each wines is being handled according to its unique needs. Older wood barrels are used in their higher end wines while stainless steel keeps minerality and precious in other cuvées. The Vaillons 1er Cru for example sees 1/3 of stainless steel, 1/3 of barrels and the rest is being élevaged in 8hl foudres.