Château des Bachelards - Saint-Amour 2018
94/100
James Suckling
"Now is the time for love! The notes of cherry and flowers almost knock you off your feet. Beautiful sweet fruit, but also grace and elegance, with firm tannins giving structure, depth, and length. The pronounced chalky character is beautifully matched with the mineral acidity of the long finish. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now or keep. (James Suckling 2021). This wine is characterized by its class, length, and freshness.
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Eye
Deep, luminous garnet
Nose
Very floral notes of peony and rose with hints of hyacinth and licorice, black cherry, nutmeg, blackcurrant
Mouth
The mouthfeel is velvety and the tannins are silky. The wine is full-bodied, relatively robust, with notes of fresh blackberry and a surprising bounce on the finish. An astonishing concentration and beautiful tannic density that will allow for excellent aging.
Serve
At 15-17°C
Drink before
2040
Guard
20 years
Food and wine pairings
Ideal with chicken or delicate poultry recipes, quail stuffed with morel mushrooms, Bresse chicken
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) 94/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Now it's time for love! The notes of cherry and flowers are almost overwhelming. Beautiful sweet fruit, but also grace and elegance, with firm tannins giving structure, depth, and length. The pronounced chalky character is beautifully matched with the mineral acidity of the long finish. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now or cellar.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 1 review
Note and opinion by Mr. BERNARD D. Published on 05/18/2023
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