Château des Bachelards
Château des Bachelards: A Millennium of Terroir-Driven, Biodynamic Winemaking
Château des Bachelards is one of the most acclaimed estates in all of Beaujolais, with origins dating back nearly a millennium to the time of the Benedictine monks. Today the estate is also well-known in organic and biodynamic circles across Fleurie, Moulin-à-Vent, and Saint-Amour as their wines have been certified organic since 2007, and biodynamic since 2015.
The vines span 12 hectares with 6 hectares situated in Fleurie in a unique holding around the Château called Le Clos des Bachelards, enclosed by walls first constructed in the 11th century. It is considered the estate’s crown jewel due to its exceptional terroir with vines planted as far back as 1910 and is one of few monopole clos vineyards in Fleurie. Low-intervention cellar work and
sustainable viticulture are the watchwords of the estate, and they champion Gamay planted to high density (10,000 vines/ha), made with native yeast fermentation, and long, gentle ageing.
The winery showcases its wine making skills using the philosophy of “nothing added, nothing taken away,” which minimizes unnecessary intervention in the process, and makes use of the incredible variety of the many vineyard “terroirs.”
Wines from Château des Bachelards:
'Petite Fleur' IGP Comtes Rhodaniens - 2022
Château des Bachelards is a leading organic and biodynamic producer in the Fleurie cru, producing a juicy, fresh and elegant style of Gamay with bright red fruit and slight spice, matured in concrete and perfect for grilled fish, roast chicken, or pork with creamy mushrooms.
Paquerette Fleurie AOC - 2021
Château des Bachelards is a leading organic and biodynamic producer in the Fleurie cru, and their Paquerette wine is a serious, medium-bodied style of Gamay made using the same techniques as Burgundy winemaking resulting in black pepper, cinnamon, and floral aromas, ideal with peppered meats or crispy red mullet.
