Domaine Bulliat-Collonge

Morgon, Beaujolais, France

Bulliat-Collonge is based in the granite heartlands of Beaujolais, part of a new generation of growers bringing renewed energy and precision to the region. In an area long associated with volume and easy-drinking styles, the family is focused on something altogether more thoughtful—wines that speak clearly of place, farming, and intention.

After taking over the reins at Domaine Bulliat in 2024, Thomas Collonge has slowly asserted his quiet confidence on the Beaujolais wines he has now integrated into the greater Collonge eco-system. The estate is rooted in the village of Villié-Morgon, where the Collonge family have been tending vines for generations. Today, Thomas is tasked with pushing things forward, refining both vineyard work and cellar practices with a lighter touch. The focus here is on Chardonnay and Gamay, grown on classic Beaujolais soils—decomposed granite, schist, and pockets of clay—giving structure, lift, and mineral tension to the wines.

In the vineyards, Thomas’ approach has always been organic and regenerative. Organic practices, with a growing emphasis on soil health, biodiversity, and long-term sustainability, is the focus. Winemaking follows the same philosophy of restraint. Fermentations are carried out with native yeasts, extraction is gentle, and the use of sulphur is kept to a minimum. Depending on the cuvée, you’ll find a mix of semi-carbonic and more traditional Burgundian techniques, always with the aim of preserving freshness, energy, and a clear expression of site. Ageing takes place in a combination of concrete and old oak, allowing the wines to evolve without being marked by wood.

The resulting wines are pure, vibrant, and quietly structured. They carry the hallmark juiciness of Beaujolais but with an added layer of depth and savoury complexity. There’s a real sense of precision here—wines that feel both immediate and age-worthy, equally at home on a casual table or in more serious company.

Bulliat-Collonge is part of the movement redefining Beaujolais today: thoughtful farming, low-intervention winemaking, and a deep respect for the land. These are wines with clarity and charm, rooted in tradition but very much looking forward.