Domaine du Colombier

Domaine du Colombier – The authentic expression of the Chablis terroir

Domain name

Domaine du Colombier

Wine region

Burgundy – Chablis

Appellations and terroirs

Located 4 km from Chablis, in Fontenay-près-Chablis, Domaine du Colombier covers 55 hectares spread across the finest slopes of the Chablis vineyards. It produces wines from the four iconic appellations: Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru (Fourchaume, Vaucoupin), and Chablis Grand Cru Bougros. The vines grow in Kimmeridgian soils rich in marl and marine fossils, which guarantee the renowned minerality of Chablis wines.

Iconic grape varieties

Chardonnay (white, the sole grape variety of all Chablis appellations)

Philosophy and History

Domaine du Colombier has been a family estate since 1887, passed down through generations. In 1957, Guy Mothe specialized in Chablis winemaking, marking a turning point for the estate. Today, his three sons – Jean-Louis, Vincent, and Thierry – passionately carry on the legacy. This human-scale operation is based on a clear philosophy: to express the purity of the terroir without artifice, respecting Burgundian traditions and employing a rigorous technical approach. Thierry Mothe is also president of the Independent Winegrowers of the Yonne, a role that reflects his commitment to ethical and artisanal viticulture.

Production specifics

The vineyard work is carried out year-round by Vincent, with meticulous attention to each stage: double Guyot pruning from December to March, lowering in April, raising in June, trimming in July, and then mechanical harvesting in September or October at full maturity. In the cellar, Thierry and Marion Mothe take over with careful winemaking: pneumatic pressing, alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, complete malolactic fermentation, and then aging in tanks or barrels for the Grand Cru Bougros. Each cuvée receives constant attention, balancing tradition and modernity, for a precise and authentic wine.

Recognitions

The estate produces nearly 430,000 bottles a year, 80% of which are exported. Its consistency and the quality of its Chablis – straightforward, mineral, and crystalline – are praised by both enthusiasts and professionals. The estate's reputation also rests on its membership in the Independent Winegrowers, which highlights its recognized family expertise.

Thanks to its modern equipment, its commitment to quality, and its clear vision of terroir-driven wines, Domaine du Colombier appeals to both connoisseurs and enthusiasts of great white Burgundy. It offers Chablis that are frank, lively, and clear, with subtle white-green highlights that truly reflect the region's limestone subsoil.

Why choose a wine from Domaine du Colombier?

• A true expression of the Kimmeridgian terroir of Chablis
• A rigorous winemaking process respecting Burgundian methods
• A family farm since 1887, rooted in tradition
• A commitment to quality, from vineyard to bottle
• Clear, fresh and mineral wines, without oak aging to mask the fruit

Discover the selection of wines from Domaine du Colombier and let yourself be seduced by their taut freshness and brilliant minerality, the signature of great Chablis wines!