Château des Bachelards - Saint-Amour 2018
Beaujolais
Red
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Drink or Keep
94/100
James Suckling
"It's time for love! The cherry and floral notes almost knock you over. Beautiful sweet fruit, but also grace and elegance, the firm tannic core giving this structure, depth and length. The pronounced chalky character is beautifully married to the mineral acidity of the long finish. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now or cellar" (James Suckling 2021). This wine is characterized by class, length and freshness. freshness.
Features
Estate
Château des Bachelards
Vintage
2018
Designation
Saint-Amour
Region
Beaujolais
Grape varieties
100% Gamay
Terroirs
Very old granite bedrock, similar to that of Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie, but with added freshness. Mid-slope, south-facing plots in the Saint-Amour appellation.
Viticulture
Organic certified by Ecocert, biodynamic certified by Demeter
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
26-day maceration in raw concrete tanks. Native yeasts only, no carbonic or semi-carbonic maceration, no thermovinification. No grapes purchased.
Breeding
24 months in 500-litre foudres and demi-muids
Alcohol content
13.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep, luminous garnet
Nose
Very floral notes of peony and rose with hints of hyacinth and liquorice, black cherry, nutmeg, blackcurrant.
Mouth
The mouthfeel is velvety and the tannins silky. The wine is ample, relatively full-bodied, with notes of fresh blackberry and an astonishing bounce on the finish. Surprising concentration and tannic density, which will enable it to age well.
Serve
AT 15-17°C
Drink before
2040
Guard
20 years
Food and wine pairing
Ideal with chicken or fine poultry recipes, quail stuffed with morels, Bresse poularde
Château des Bachelards
Saint-Amour
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 good production levels, 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
Wine rated (guide 2021) 94/100
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
About the wine:
It's time for love! The cherry and floral notes almost overwhelm you. Beautiful sweet fruit, but also grace and elegance, the firm tannic core giving this structure, depth and length. The pronounced chalky character is beautifully married to the mineral acidity of the long finish. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. For drinking or cellaring.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. BERNARD D. Published on 18/05/2023
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