{"id":358,"date":"2020-01-15T20:29:13","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T19:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chateau-bachelards.com\/?post_type=product&p=358"},"modified":"2025-08-19T13:46:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T11:46:32","slug":"moulin-a-vent-2022","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/chateau-bachelards.com\/en\/product\/moulin-a-vent-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Moulin-\u00e0-Vent 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our Moulin-\u00e0-vent 2022 comes from the vineyards of Ch\u00e2teau des Bachelards<\/a> created by the Benedictine monks of Cluny around 1100. Today, it extends over 12 hectares, all of which are farmed organically and biodynamically, in keeping with this monastic heritage. The absence of chemicals in the soil for 16 years and the use of biodynamic practices allow the terroirs to express themselves fully in the wines of Les Bachelards. The very old Gamay vines, the indigenous grape variety and the only red grape variety grown at Ch\u00e2teau des Bachelards, thrive wonderfully on our acidic, more or less weathered granite soils.<\/p>\n

A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE:<\/h3>\n

Buy the Moulin-\u00e0-Vent 2022<\/strong> of Ch\u00e2teau des Bachelards is to choose a wine from a remarkable terroir, enhanced by practices that respect the environment and ancestral know-how. This vintage is an invitation to discover the power and elegance of Gamay at its best.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Our Moulin-\u00e0-Vent 2022<\/strong> is a unique blend of our plots, all located on very old black granite bedrock that is almost flush with the surface. This very fine-grained soil gives the wine a subtle complexity and rare depth, faithfully reflecting the exceptional terroir of Ch\u00e2teau des Bachelards.<\/p>\n

NAME :<\/h3>\n

Moulin-\u00e0-Vent AOC<\/p>\n

ALCOHOL CONTENT :<\/h3>\n

14,5 %<\/p>\n

GRADE :<\/h3>\n

Gamay<\/p>\n

VITICULTURE :<\/h3>\n

Our commitment to nature is at the heart of our practices. We work in viticulture biological<\/strong>certified by Alpes Contr\u00f4les FR-BIO-15, and in biodynamics<\/strong>validated by Demeter and Biodyvin. Our vines are grown at high density, with 10,000 vines per hectare, a specificity that favours the quality and concentration of the berries. The old vines, resulting from a massal selection, are meticulously cared for. We use innovative practices such as agroforestry and plant cover to enrich biodiversity and maintain a sustainable balance in the biotope of our vineyards.<\/p>\n

Harvesting is done by hand, with particular care taken to preserve the integrity of the bunches. The fruit is sorted at optimum ripeness and carefully placed in 16 kg crates to avoid any spoilage. Our yields are deliberately limited, to around 30 hectolitres per hectare, to ensure an authentic, concentrated expression of the terroir.<\/p>\n

VINIFICATION AND AGEING :<\/h3>\n

Vinification takes place by gravity, without any sudden mechanical intervention, and begins with careful de-stemming. Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts<\/strong> only, respecting the identity of the grape and the terroir. Unlike other approaches, we do not use carbonic maceration, semi-carbonic maceration or thermovinification.<\/p>\n

After a 28-day maceration, the wine is matured for 18 months in barrels that have already been used twice, as well as in terracotta amphorae. This process harmonises freshness and depth, sublimating the wine's intrinsic characteristics.<\/p>\n

TASTING :<\/h3>\n

This Moulin-\u00e0-Vent 2022<\/strong> is distinguished by its natural class and controlled power. The nose reveals a complex palette of aromas: intense notes of black pepper and liquorice, subtly complemented by discreet but elegant woody touches.<\/p>\n

On the palate, it's a revelation: a full, generous texture with velvety tannins of remarkable finesse. The finish, precise and pure, leaves a lasting impression, firmly affirming its unique character. This wine, a real force in a velvet glove, is the perfect expression of its terroir.<\/p>\n

FOOD AND WINE PAIRING :<\/h3>\n

The Moulin-\u00e0-Vent 2022<\/strong> Ch\u00e2teau des Bachelards is an ideal wine for convivial meals with family and friends. It is the perfect accompaniment to generous dishes such as grilled entrec\u00f4te, rare onglet of beef or slow-cooked shoulder of lamb. It also goes wonderfully with more elaborate dishes, highlighting its balance between power and elegance.<\/p>\n

RECOGNITION :<\/h3>\n

This wine has been praised by renowned critics:<\/p>\n

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  • Stuart Pigott for James Suckling<\/strong> : \"Rich and velvety, with a full, muscular body and intense liquorice character, this is a very impressive Moulin-\u00e0-Vent. The freshness is excellent for this very hot and dry vintage. The finish is long, compact and precise, with a wonderful liquorice and spice character.\"<\/em>
    \nScore : 94\/100<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Jacques Dupont in Le Point, special wine edition (September 2024)<\/strong> : \"A wine of rediscovered roots and wings, transporting with its precision and balance\".<\/em>
    \nScore : 17.5\/20<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"featured_media":1264,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[46,43],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-358","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-rouge","7":"product_cat-vins","9":"first","10":"outofstock","11":"taxable","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-simple"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chateau-bachelards.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/358","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chateau-bachelards.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chateau-bachelards.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chateau-bachelards.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1264"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chateau-bachelards.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=358"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chateau-bachelards.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=358"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chateau-bachelards.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=358"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chateau-bachelards.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=358"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}