Château des Bachelards - Moulin-à-Vent 2015
17/20
RVF
93/100
James Suckling
“ “A lovely balsamic nose with notes of toasted fruit; full-bodied, velvety, and expressive on the palate, with rich, sunny tannins. It has retained its vigor and liveliness.” (La Revue du Vin de France - May 2019). A deep and straightforward wine, solidly structured, tailored for long-term aging.
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Eye
Deep, luminous garnet
Nose
Intense notes of iris and white flowers, with complexity that develops upon aeration
Palate
The texture on the palate is velvety, the attack is full-bodied, the mid-palate is concentrated and complex with tannins softened by aging, and it has a lovely finish
Serve
At 15-17°C
Drink before
2035
Guard
20 years
Food and wine pairings
Perfect with pork tenderloin, veal liver à la lyonnaise, or roasted quail with cherries
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide) 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Formerly a vineyard owned by the monks of Cluny, Château des Bachelards spans 12 hectares, 6 of which are located in Fleurie, forming a single contiguous plot surrounding the château; the remainder is spread across the Moulin-à-Vent and Saint-Amour appellations. It is owned by Countess Alexandra de Vazeilles, who, after a career in corporate consulting, purchased the property in 2014. Notably, the vineyard has been certified organic since 2007, and it was Countess de Vazeilles who guided it toward biodynamic certification in 2015 and, in 2017, toward obtaining the Fermes d’Avenir label. Alexandra de Vazeilles has a strong personality, an entrepreneurial spirit, and an iron will—traits that sometimes clash with the traditional winemaker’s mindset, which tends to be secretive and resistant to change. One need only taste a few of the estate’s vintages to grasp the unique character of this prominent estate. The young 2016 vintages are remarkable for their structure and precision. The use of oak is not taboo for the countess, but rather the hallmark 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 wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
A lovely balsamic nose with notes of toasted fruit; full-bodied, velvety, and expressive on the palate, with rich, sunny tannins. It has retained its vitality and liveliness.
About the estate:
A graduate in oenology, Alexandra de Vazeilles acquired this lovely estate in 2014. She honed her skills at prestigious estates in Burgundy and the Bordeaux region. The entire vineyard, ranging in age from 60 to over 100 years, has been certified biodynamic since 2015. She seeks density in her wines while maintaining true finesse. The winemaking process, which adapts to each vintage, allows for this.
Jancis Robinson
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2018 guide) 93/100
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
About the 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 good structure. Made with organically grown grapes. Demeter-certified biodynamic. Drink now.
Customer rating
4.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. STEPHANE L. Posted on March 27, 2024
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Review by Mr. CHRISTIAN L. Posted on May 9, 2022
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Review by Mr. ROLAND D. Posted on July 28, 2021
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