Winery Domaine Colin (Patrice Colin)

The estate's agricultural origins date back centuries; the Colin family has passed vineyard management down through several generations, and direct sales developed around the turn of the 20th century. Today the estate, run by the family, is recognized as one of the historic estates of the Coteaux du Vendômois and has progressively developed direct sales and wine tourism.

Production focused on expressing the terroir, with minimal interventions in vineyard and cellar: conversion to and practice of organic/biodynamic methods, selective harvesting, and winemaking using simple techniques to highlight the vineyards and soil.

Located in the Loir Valley, within the Coteaux du Vendômois area, the estate farms vineyards planted on clay, flint and limestone soils typical of the region. The vines are spread around Thoré‑la‑Rochette.

Recognition/mention: one star in the guide 'Les meilleurs vins de France', noted on the domaine's website.