Wine of the Week : 2012 Bachelder Minéralité

Every wine I have tasted of Bachelder, I have enjoyed. Very much. Although I made a couple attempts to get in touch with him before, the first time I met Thomas Bachelder was this past November at Le Grande Degustation in Montreal.  I had loads of questions prepared - but I didn't need them.  Super down to earth, and eager to connect, this guy started talking and didn't stop for the whole half hour during the interview.  "How did it all start ?", was the only question asked. I could have listened to him all day. And who could forget the neon pink socks this guy was sporting? Man of his own mind.  

Medium gold in color. On the nose, this wine gives way to lots of citrus -  lemon lime, and white fruit such as pear.  There is an oak presence of dough and fresh made bread.  Intertwined is the nuance of white flowers - a touch of chamomile....endearing.... On the palate, the bright acidity supported by the medium plus intensity of citrus fruit makes your lips smack. Lots of candied lemon, mouth watering honeyed wet stone. Salty. Medium bodied, the oak is present and plays a very important supporting role, but it does not take away from the other elements of the wine.  There is cream and a little butter- but not too much.  The finish was pleasing and medium plus in length.  This is a very good wine for the price.  

Wine: 2012 Minéralité 

Producer: Bachelder
Variety: Chardonnay

Alcohol:12.5%

Price: $23.25

SAQ code :  12610025

Buy again: YES