Château des Bachelards - Petite Fleur 2018
Beaujolais
Red
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Produced from granitic sands bordering Fleurie, this cuvée is a blend of Syrah and Gamay. In its luminous garnet color, the nose is intense and very seductive, with lovely, pure notes of strawberry and raspberry. The attack on the palate is velvety smooth, followed by a soft, fresh finish. This ravishingly charming wine will seduce even neophytes. Enjoy it with roast chicken or grilled fish.
Features
Estate
Château des Bachelards
Cuvée
Petite Fleur
Vintage
2018
Designation
IGP Comtés Rhodaniens
Region
Beaujolais
Grape varieties
Gamay et Petite Serine (Syrah)
Terroirs
Primary era granitic sands adjacent to Fleurie
Viticulture
Organic certified by Ecocert, biodynamic certified by Demeter
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
In raw concrete tanks, 20-day maceration. Native yeasts only, no carbonic or semi-carbonic maceration, no thermovinification. No grapes purchased.
Breeding
20 months in foudres and barrels to preserve freshness and refine tannins
Alcohol content
13.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Luminous garnet
Nose
Very intense and seductive, with attractive strawberry and raspberry aromas of great purity.
Mouth
The attack on the palate is velvety smooth, followed by plenty of softness. The mid-palate is very charming, with a lovely fresh finish. This ravishingly charming wine will seduce even neophytes. It's a pleasure to drink now.
Serve
AT 14-16°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
A perfect accompaniment to moments shared with family and friends, everyday cooking, and sublimated conviviality. Ideal with grilled fish, roast chicken, pork filet mignon à la cocotte with a few creamy mushrooms, or a fine salad or vegetable dish.
Château des Bachelards
PGI Comtés Rhodaniens
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 then, in 2017, towards obtaining 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 domain (guide 2022) Recommended
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