Nestled in Fleurie, Château des Bachelards blends nearly a millennium of heritage with modern ecological stewardship. Under Alexandra de Vazeilles, it embraced biodynamic winemaking—and today, under entrepreneur Matthieu Gufflet, the estate belongs to the Terres de Natures group, reflecting a vision that balances tradition, innovation, and immersive terroir experiences.

History & Founding

• Origins: Founded in the 12th century by Cluny’s Benedictine monks. History: https://chateau-bachelards.com/en/histoire/
• Family Ownership: Managed by the Platet (later Lombard-Platet) family from 1793 until 2007.
• Modern Revival: Acquired by Alexandra de Vazeilles in 2014, she converted the estate to biodynamics, earning Demeter (2015) and Biodyvin (2020).
• Ownership Transition: In 2022, Matthieu Gufflet integrated the château into his Terres de Natures group.

Current Ownership & Portfolio

• Matthieu Gufflet, founder of EPSA, is expanding sustainable wine investments. His portfolio includes:
• Château des Bachelards (Fleurie, Beaujolais)
• Château Guiraud (Sauternes, Bordeaux) – majority stake since 2021
• Château de Callac (Graves, Bordeaux)
• Domaine Les Aurelles (Languedoc)

Property & Terroir

• Vineyard Area: 18 hectares total, with 6 hectares in a walled clos (Fleurie), plus parcels in Saint-Amour and Moulin-à-Vent.
• Farming Practices: Chemical-free since 2007; biodynamic certification under Alexandra de Vazeilles.
• Winemaking Style: Rejects carbonic maceration for long vinification and oak ageing.

The Wines

• Clos des Bachelards (Monopole)
• Comtesse de Vazeilles Fleurie
• Saint-Amour
• Moulin-à-Vent
• Whites: Chardonnay (Beaujolais AOC) and Viognier (IGP Comtés Rhodaniens)

Closing Paragraph

Château des Bachelards embodies Beaujolais’ transformation—from a Benedictine heritage site to a modern biodynamic leader. Under Alexandra de Vazeilles, the estate became a model of biodynamics, and under Matthieu Gufflet, it joins a visionary network of sustainable estates producing wines of global acclaim.