For three generations the Bachelet family have been making wine in Burgundy. Installed since 2008 in the heart of Chassagne-Montrachet, Vincent focuses on …
Suzanne tasking some Pommard at 9 o’clock in the morning with Vincent’s daughter: Aurore
About the domain
Location – Chassagne-Montrachet
Since – Established in 2008
Size – 17 hectares
Production – 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay
Appelations – Bourgogne Chardonnay, Maranges 1er Cru, Saint-Aubin 1er Cru, Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault, Chassagne-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru, Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Bourgiogne Hautes-Cotes de Beaune, Cotes de Beaune Villages, Santenay, Santenay 1er Cru, Gevrey Chambertin, Pommard
Savoir-Faire – Old vines, low yields, hand-picked. Aware of the richness and diversity of each plot, Vincent Bachelet strives to limit interventions on his vintages in order to preserve the typicality of the terroir. The wines are elaborated to highlight the elegance of Chardonnay and the delicacy of Pinot Noir. He also strives to give each vintage the same attention and care. Thus, he raises all his wines in oak barrels and renews each year a part of his barrels park. With nearly 17 hectares of vineyards, the estate covers a dozen villages mainly based on the Côte de Beaune. Vincent Bachelet perpetuates the paternal lineage of Bernard Bachelet with a rational, intelligent and simple viticulture. It respects a demanding quality charter: high proportion of old vines, controlled yields, cautious manual harvesting with sorting of the grapes before a vinification little interventionist.
Other Info – Vincent’s domain has 18th Century cellars that allow for the wines to rest at peace!
Website: vincent-bachelet.com
Inside the Bachelets’ domaine with the old well and a view straight onto their vineyards in the heart of Chassagne.
our visit to the domaine
People often believe that it is always fun tasting wines all week long in France with the people making the actual stuff. However, in all seriousness, beyond taking extensive notes, one doesn’t always feel like drinking at 9 o’clock in the morning. However, always ready to sacrifice ourselves for the good of those in Australia, we put on a brave face and drove in direction of Chassagne-Montrachet for our appointment with Vincent Bachelet’s daughter, Aurore.
Visiting the 18th Century cellar where all the wines rest in 100% French oak barrels.
Current availability
Pommard - ‘Les Chanlins’ - 2015
Suzanne enjoying the morning tasting in the family’s cellar with the whole impressive range on display.
Liquor Licence Number: 36141472
WARNING
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To supply alcohol to a person under the age of 18 years (Penalty exceeds $17,000)
For a person under the age of 18 years to purchase or receive liquor. (Penalty exceeds $700)