Bertrand Bachelet

Domaine Bertrand Bachelet (Dezize-lès-Maranges, Burgundy)

A dynamic, fast-rising star of the southern Côte de Beaune—crafting high-energy, crystalline Chardonnays and perfumed, terroir-driven Pinot Noirs with remarkable precision.

Quick Facts for Consumers

  • Style: Pure, focused, and vibrant. The whites show crisp citrus drive, white flowers, and fine limestone reduction without heavy wood, while the reds are celebrated for supple red cherry fruit, spicy floral lift, and fine, silky tannins that prioritize elegance over rustic extraction.
  • Next-Generation Leadership: After gaining experience in Saint-Émilion and throughout Burgundy, Bertrand Bachelet took the reins of his family estate in 2011, becoming the 4th generation at the helm. He completely modernized the approach—modernizing the cellars, refining parcel selections, and shifting viticulture toward sustainability.
  • Elevating Maranges & Saint-Aubin: While based in Maranges, Bertrand’s portfolio stretches across prime crus in Saint-Aubin, Santenay, Chassagne-Montrachet, and Meursault, offering consumers an insider secret for Côte de Beaune terroir expression.

The Estate at a Glance

Estate Size ~13 Hectares spanning Maranges, Santenay, Saint-Aubin, Chassagne-Montrachet, Meursault, and Pommard.
Farming Certified HVE (High Environmental Value) with organic practices; routine soil plowing, strictly controlled yields, and 100% manual harvesting with table sorting.
Winemaking Fermentations are carried out using indigenous yeasts. Whites are pneumatically pressed and aged in French oak barrels (around 20% new oak) on fine lees to retain tension. Reds are largely destemmed with gentle infusion-style extraction, matured in French oak for 12 to 14 months to highlight red fruit clarity and refined texture.
Key Crus Maranges 1er Cru La Fussière (both Red and rare White), Maranges 1er Cru Le Clos des Loyères, Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly, and Chassagne-Montrachet.
Critical Acclaim William Kelley (Wine Advocate): Singles out Bertrand Bachelet as one of the most promising young talents in the southern Côte de Beaune, commending his wines for their "lively acids, bright fruit profiles, and charmingly unforced, refined balance."

Allen Meadows (Burghound): Regularly praises the estate’s Premier Crus for delivering "superb terroir transparency, purity of fruit, and attractive freshness," identifying them as outstanding value propositions in modern Burgundy.

Neal Martin (Vinous): Highlights the domaine's consistency, praising Bertrand for his deft oak handling and ability to craft Maranges and Santenay bottlings that offer immediate drinkability combined with cellar poise.