"Welcome to the splendors of contemporary Beaujolais! Superb nose of summer flowers, beautiful red and black fruits with a hint of spice. So deep and delicate at the same time, serious concentration married to marvelous freshness. Very fine tannins give the long finish an impression of old-fashioned velvet. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now or cellar. (James Suckling - 2021).
Features
Estate
Château des Bachelards
Vintage
2018
Designation
Fleurie
Region
Beaujolais
Grape varieties
100% Gamay
Terroirs
Decomposed pink granite, 60- to 80-year-old massively selected vines planted with Riparia Gloire and Vialla. Very high density of 10,000 vines/ha.
Viticulture
Organic certified by Ecocert, biodynamic certified by Demeter and Biodyvin
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Gravity reception, 10% whole grapes, vinification in crude concrete vats, 28-day maceration, indigenous yeasts. No carbonic, semi-carbonic or thermovinification maceration. No grapes purchased.
Breeding
12 months in 316 stainless steel vats and 500-litre demi-muids to preserve its freshness and strengthen its substance.
Alcohol content
13.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Garnet
Nose
Elegant floral notes of peony and violet
Mouth
Fresh and silky on the palate, with great distinction, this wine offers astonishing persistence and density. Purity and freshness on the finish. A wine with class and grace.
Serve
AT 15-17°C
Drink before
2039
Guard
20 years
Food and wine pairing
Ideal with veal flank steak, beef with satay sauce, quail with port wine.
Château des Bachelards
Fleurie
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2021) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
A former wine estate belonging to the monks of Cluny, Château des Bachelards extends over 12 hectares, including 6 hectares in Fleurie, in a single block around the château; the rest is divided between the Moulin-à-Vent and Saint-Amour crus. It is owned by Countess Alexandra de Vazeilles, who, after a career in corporate consulting, bought the estate in 2014. Notably, the vineyard has been certified organic since 2007, and it was the Countess de Vazeilles who led it towards biodynamic certification in 2015 and, in 2017, the Fermes d'Avenir label. Alexandra de Vazeilles has a strong personality, an entrepreneurial spirit and an iron will, which sometimes clashes with the winegrower's spirit, secretive and reluctant to change. Just taste a few of the estate's cuvées to grasp the singular personality of this high-profile domaine. The young 2016s are remarkable for their structure and precision. The use of wood is not taboo at the Comtesse, but the signature of fine wines built for ageing. Isn't it one of the attributes reserved for great wines?
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
An oenology graduate, Alexandra de Vazeilles acquired this lovely property in 2014. She cut her teeth on prestigious estates in Burgundy and Bordeaux. The entire vineyard, ranging in age from 60 to over 100 years, has been certified biodynamic since 2015. She strives for density in her wines, while retaining true finesse. The vinifications, which adapt to the vintage, make this possible.
Jancis Robinson
Graded area (2021 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated wine (guide 2021 ) 96/100
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
About the wine:
Welcome to the splendors of contemporary Beaujolais! Superb nose of summer flowers, beautiful red and black fruits with a hint of spice. So deep and delicate at the same time, serious concentration married to marvelous freshness. Very fine tannins give the long finish an impression of old-fashioned velvet. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. For drinking or cellaring.
Customer reviews
Buy your Bachelards wines at the best price on private sale!
Free on your 1st order*.
An expert selection
The best wines and champagnes rated by the greatest guides (Hachette, Gault Millau, La Revue du Vin de France, Bettane & Desseauve, Parker, Concours, ...).
Direct from the estates
For impeccable preservation, all the bottles of wine on sale on our site are still in the cellar of the winery or its merchant at the time of your purchase.
Wines at the best price
You always get the best price on the wines you buy on 1jour1vin , and if you find your wine cheaper on another site, we'll refund the difference.
Best prices
Secure payment
Careful delivery
Customer service
1jour1vin - 2024