The Château des Bachelards vineyard was created by the Benedictine monks of Cluny around 1100. Today, it extends over 12 hectares, solely farmed organically and biodynamically, in keeping with this monastic heritage. The absence of chemicals in the soil for 16 years, combined with biodynamic practices, allow the terroirs to fully express themselves in the wines of Bachelards. The very old Gamay vines, only red grape variety in Château des Bachelards, blossom beautifully on our acidic granitic soils.

The terroir of Fleurie is based on the very old, fine-grained, pink granite source rock, which imparts considerable subtletyto the wine. This Fleurie is characterized by elegance and finesse. Very wellbalanced, its silky tannic structure is full offinesse and its length is endless. A wine of class and grace.

TASTING NOTE : The dark garnet-red color is brilliant. Its elegant nose develops a beautiful palette ofpeonies and violets, finely spiced. On the palate, the wine is floral and elegant. It iscomplex, dense and long, relatively firm, with a splendid mid-palate and pure, freshblackberry notes. The finish is sumptuous and long. This wine has great potential, with anastonishing bounce on the finish. The whole is ethereal, without the slightest hint of rusticity.Thanks to its great silkiness, it can be drunk now. But can wait over 20 years.

FOOD PAIRING : Fleurie 2022 will enhance medallions of monkfish with lime and thyme, accompanied bybaked garden tomatoes, or a vegetable tian with Provençal herbs. In winter, it can beserved with pike quenelles or beef tartare au couteau with capers and a twist of pepper.