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James Suckling - 97 points
2023
Fleurie Le Clos 2020 is an extraordinary red wine from Château des Bachelards in Fleurie, Beaujolais, France. Sourced from the historic walled vineyard Le Clos des Bachelards, spanning 1.8 hectares, the terroir consists of pink granite, decomposed feldspar, marl, and blue clay, lending the wine its distinctive character.
The estate employs certified organic and biodynamic farming practices, ensuring the wine's natural purity. This wine showcases a brilliant garnet-red color and offers a complex floral bouquet of peony and violet, with subtle spicy hints. On the palate, it is tight and medium to full-bodied, displaying impressive concentration, vibrant freshness, and precise flavors of red rose, pomegranate, and clove, all culminating in a striking wet stone minerality.
Château des Bachelards is a winery located in Fleurie, in the northern part of the Beaujolais region in France. It was founded by Benedictine monks from Cluny around 1100. The winery spans 12 hectares, including 6 hectares in a single block surrounding the château within the Fleurie appellation, as well as parcels in Beaujolais Villages, Saint-Amour, and Moulin-à-Vent.