The vineyard of Château des Bachelards was created by the Benedictine monks of Cluny around the year 1100.Today, it spans 18 hectares, all farmed using organic and biodynamic practices, respecting this monastic heritage.The absence of chemicals in the soil for 18 years, along with biodynamic practices, allows the terroir to fully express itself in the wines of the Bachelards.

The Saint-Amour from Château des Bachelards comes from mid-slope, south-facing plots. The terroir is decomposed blackgranite with veins of loess and clay. The deep soil gives the wine surprisingly dense tannins and great uprightness.This is a Saint-Amour built for ageing, but already ready to drink in its youth.

TASTING:

This Saint-Amour 2021 is characterized by its elegance. A brilliant garnet-red color, thenose is a bouquet of subtle flowers, mingling orange and violet. On the palate, the attack isgreedy and silky, enhanced by astonishing tension and great persistence. The finish isdazzlingly pure, fresh and graceful.

PAIRINGS:

Saint-Amour from Château des Bachelards will beautifully pair a roasted chicken, a guineafowl or a quail. More generally, it is also the wine that will enhance white meats and finesauces. It will also find a nice pairing with chard, pumpkin or a potato gratin.