2022 Gamay Noir Les Villages Bachelder

Region

Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada

Accolades

• 93 Points – WineAlign – “Juicy, bright, and layered with red fruit and mineral energy. A benchmark Gamay Noir from Niagara, elegant yet playful.”
• Certified Sustainable – VQA Ontario Sustainable Winemaking Program
  
  

Tasting Notes

The 2022 Bachelder Gamay Noir “Les Villages” is a vibrant and expressive red crafted by Thomas Bachelder, one of Canada’s most acclaimed cool-climate winemakers. Sourced from select vineyards across the Niagara Peninsula, this wine highlights Gamay’s pure fruit character and natural freshness, balanced by subtle earth and spice notes. It’s a medium-bodied red with a joyful personality and serious structure, making it equally suited to casual sipping or refined food pairings.

Winemaker Notes

Aromas

• Fresh raspberry, wild strawberry, and red cherry

• Hints of violets, cracked pepper, and dried herbs

Palate

• Juicy red fruits with a touch of cranberry tartness

• Silky tannins and lively acidity that lift the wine

• Delicate earth and spice lending depth and balance

Finish

• Long and refreshing, with minerality and a whisper of pepper spice

• Elegant, energetic, and highly food-friendly

“Les Villages” represents Bachelder’s vision of Niagara Gamay as a terroir-driven wine. Crafted with minimal intervention, it captures the vibrancy of cool-climate fruit while offering complexity that rivals Pinot Noir—Thomas Bachelder’s other specialty.

Food Pairing Suggestions

This Gamay’s freshness and finesse make it a versatile companion for:

• Roast chicken with herbs or duck confit

• Grilled salmon or seared tuna

• Mushroom tart or wild mushroom risotto

• Charcuterie with cured meats and soft cheeses

• Wood-fired pizza with tomato, basil, and mozzarella

Why We Love It

The 2022 Bachelder Gamay Noir “Les Villages” is a celebration of Niagara’s potential for world-class Gamay. Bright, energetic, and layered with subtle complexity, it’s a red that bridges casual and fine dining effortlessly. At Kascadia Wine Merchants, we love how Thomas Bachelder channels his international winemaking expertise into showcasing Niagara’s terroir—delivering wines that are soulful, expressive, and distinctly Canadian.

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