The Domaine Joseph Colin, located in Saint-Aubin in Burgundy, is run by Joseph Colin, heir to an exceptional family know-how. Since its creation in 2017, the estate has become an essential reference thanks to its uncertified organic approach, complemented by some biodynamic methods.

Interview with Joseph Colin, winemaker

Since 2017, at the head of his own estate, he has made a name for himself, thanks to his wines. Mainly whites with a subtle balance between expression of the terroir and respect for the vintage, including a large number of 1^er Cru in Saint-Aubin, Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet. Visit.

For 19 appellations, the size of your estate remains very reasonable…

Yes, it is. We farm 9 hectares, including rented vines, on which we now provide 100% of the service. It’s a win-win situation for everyone: the owner and us, with the added bonus of a new appellation: Saint-Aubin 1^er Cru Les Murgers des Dents de Chien. When I say ‘we’, I mean three full-time employees, mainly working in the vines, and me, who looks after the cellar. Smelling the wine, tasting it… it’s an experience you can’t entrust to anyone else. I carry out this work alone, thanks to a specially adapted ‘tool’.

Are you talking about your new winery?

I wanted a building that would allow me to work entirely by gravity and with a certain degree of comfort. A sloping site was essential. We ended up finding it 100 metres from our house. The construction work took almost 2 years and was completed in December 2022. We had to dig into the rock, to a depth of over 10 metres, to create this 4-storey concrete winery, including two underground cellars. There, my barrels are at man-height, quite clear of each other. So much so that in just 10 minutes, I can smell an entire row. What’s more, I’ve got a built-in goods lift so I can take them upstairs and rack them. They’re all fitted with a total emptying system from underneath. It’s really easy and practical.