Château des Bachelards - Moulin-à-Vent 2015
17/20
RVF
93/100
James Suckling
" Attractive balsamic nose with toasted fruit; full-bodied, velvety and expressive on the palate, with rich, sunny tannins. It has retained its tone and liveliness." (La Revue du Vin de France - May 2019). A deep, straightforward wine, solidly constructed, cut out for long-term aging.
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Eye
Deep, luminous garnet
Nose
Intense iris and white flowers, complexity when aerated
Mouth
The mouthfeel is velvety, the attack is dense, the mid-palate is concentrated and complex with tannins softened by aging, and it has good length.
Serve
At 15-17°C
Drink before
2035
Guard
20 years
Food and wine pairings
Ideal with pork tenderloin, veal liver à la lyonnaise, or roasted quail with cherries.
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
Wine rated (2019 guide) 17/20 (Great wine)
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 wine:
Attractive balsamic nose with toasted fruit; full-bodied, velvety, and expressive on the palate, with rich, sunny tannins. It has retained its vigor and liveliness.
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 (2018 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Impressive aromas of blackberries, black tea, slate, blueberries, and sandalwood. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, layered and flavorful. A dense and delicious 2015 with tension. Made with organically grown grapes. Demeter certified biodynamic. Drink now.
Customer rating
4.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. STEPHANE L. Published on 03/27/2024
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Review and opinion by Mr. CHRISTIAN L. Published on 05/09/2022
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Note and opinion by Mr. ROLAND D. Published on 07/28/2021
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