"Welcome to the splendors of contemporary Beaujolais! Superb nose of summer flowers, beautiful red and black fruits with a hint of spice. It is both deep and delicate, with serious concentration paired with wonderful freshness. Very fine tannins give the long finish an old-fashioned velvety feel. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now or keep." (James Suckling - 2021).
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Eye
Garnet
Nose
Elegant, marked by floral notes around peony and violet
Mouth
Fresh and silky on the palate, with great distinction, this wine offers surprising persistence and beautiful density. The finish is pure and fresh. A wine with class and grace.
Serve
At 15-17°C
Drink before
2039
Guard
20 years
Food and wine pairings
Ideal with veal bib, beef in satay sauce, quail in port wine sauce
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Formerly a wine-growing estate owned by the monks of Cluny, Château des Bachelards covers 12 hectares, including 6 hectares in Fleurie, in a single block around the château; the rest is spread across the Moulin-à-Vent and Saint-Amour vineyards. It is owned by Countess Alexandra de Vazeilles, who, after a career in business consulting, bought the property in 2014. Notably, the vineyard has been certified organic since 2007, and it was the Countess of 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 secretive and change-averse spirit of winemaking. One need only taste a few of the estate's vintages to grasp the unique personality of this prominent estate. The young 2016 wines are remarkable for their structure and precision. The use of wood is not taboo for the countess, but rather the signature of fine wines built for aging. Isn't that one of the attributes reserved for great wines?
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
A graduate in oenology, Alexandra de Vazeilles acquired this beautiful property in 2014. She cut her teeth at prestigious estates in Burgundy and Bordeaux. The entire vineyard, which ranges in age from 60 to over 100 years old, has been certified biodynamic since 2015. She seeks density in her wines, while maintaining a true finesse. The vinification process, which is adapted to each vintage, allows her to achieve this.
Jancis Robinson
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2021 guide) 96/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Welcome to the splendors of contemporary Beaujolais! Superb nose of summer flowers, beautiful red and black fruits with a hint of spice. It is both deep and delicate, with serious concentration combined with wonderful freshness. Very fine tannins give the long finish an old-fashioned velvety feel. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now or keep.
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