Patrice Thollet

About the Winery

Domaine de la Petite Gallée, run by Patrice Thollet and his son Pierre, is a biodynamic and organic wine estate in Millery, 15 kilometers from Lyon, in the Coteaux du Lyonnais appellation. The domaine spans 12.8 hectares planted with Gamay, Syrah, Chardonnay, Viognier, and Aligoté. The grandfather, Robert Thollet, actively participated in the creation of the Coteaux du Lyonnais AOC in 1984. The estate produces around 50,000 bottles annually and is certified Biodynamic by BIODYVIN and Organic by AB/Eurofeuille. The wines are known for being ample and caressing with generous perfumes at affordable prices.

“Biodynamic and organic estate in Coteaux du Lyonnais, proving Gamay can be profound and age-worthy.”