Domaine Collotte
At sixteen we were wadding spitballs and channeling pent up energy into dear diary entries. Phillippe Collotte was bottling his first wine under the name Domaine Collotte, putting his four-generation grower’s pedigree to fresh purpose. Takes all types to make the world go round.
Now joined by daughter Isabelle, who completed studies in oenology and viticulture at the Lycée Viticole de Beaune, the duo have received their fair share of hat tips as rising stars of Marsannay, crafting wines that are full, aromatic and fresh, shining examples of all the tri-colour Village can offer.
Since 1981, it’s fair to say that the wines have stepped to another level, over-delivering in spades for a lesser known name. Proof that quality transcends flashy reputation every time – Domaine Collotte are making wines that drink terrifically for the tastes of today, including some of the most stylish Burgundy you’ll find at accessible prices.
At entry level, the white and red Burgundies are absolute hits. From 2022, we love the Bourgogne Blanc and the Cuvee de Noble Souche Pinot Noir; the Blanc is an expressive, bright, lively refresher with plenty of zesty acid, while the Noir is surprisingly plush and generous for the style.
At entry level, the white and red Burgundies are absolute hits. From 2022, we love the Bourgogne Blanc and the Cuvee de Noble Souche Pinot Noir; the Blanc is an expressive, bright, lively refresher with plenty of zesty acid, while the Noir is surprisingly plush and generous for the style.
Marsannay is sometimes referred to as the “Golden Gate to the Côte de Nuits”, and Domaine Collotte have got the keys to that gate firmly clasped. The beauty of wine from Marsannay is that invariably, the wines drink impeccably well, very shortly after they’re put to bottle, and only continue to sharpen their character with a little age.
While the more intensely coloured reds can definitely hold up and deliver paired with robust red meats, even a little char, we love Domaine Collotte whites and rosés when they’re allowed to be the loudest voices in the room, a dream with crispy skin chicken and risotto, or the brown flavours of crispy tahdig.
While the more intensely coloured reds can definitely hold up and deliver paired with robust red meats, even a little char, we love Domaine Collotte whites and rosés when they’re allowed to be the loudest voices in the room, a dream with crispy skin chicken and risotto, or the brown flavours of crispy tahdig.
At sixteen we were wadding spitballs and channeling pent up energy into dear diary entries. Phillippe Collotte was bottling his first wine under the name Domaine Collotte, putting his four-generation grower’s pedigree to fresh purpose. Takes all types to make the world go round.