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Château de la Greffière - Saint-Amour 2020

Name: Château de la Greffière - Saint-Amour 2020
Brand: Château de la Greffière
Rating: 2.6 (5 reviews)

Saint-Amour|Red wine

2.6/5 (5 customers)

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

Gamay

delicate

filet mignon

Gem

"The 30-year-old Gamay vines are planted on ancient alluvial soil. The wine displays complex and delicate notes of fresh fruit, particularly cherry. Its subtle personality lingers on the palate, with a texture made delicious by the fluidity and suppleness of the tannins. A great success in a refined and lively style. (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2023) Gem new Gem discover!

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Estate

Château de la Greffière

Vintage

2020

Designation

Saint-Amour

Region

Burgundy

Grape varieties

100% Gamay

Terroirs

Old foothills and alluvial soils, vines averaging 30 years old

Viticulture

Converting to organic farming since 2020

Grape harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine making

Harvested at peak ripeness, 100% destemmed, 2 days of cold pre-fermentation maceration (54–57°F), followed by 12 days of fermentation at 68°F in stainless steel vats.

Livestock farming

Aged for 10 months in stainless steel vats on the fine lees from fermentation to preserve the purity of the fruit and terroir.

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

Cherry red color with purple highlights

Nose

A slight reduction upon opening, then after aeration, notes of red fruit, kirsch, and sweet spices emerge.

Mouth

Full of nuances, with a supple, fruity profile that hints at power, but ultimately the wine is round and refined, with a characterful finish and a peppery edge.

Serve

At 13-15°C

Drink before

2029

Food and wine pairings

Serve with pork tenderloin, cold cuts, guinea fowl

More information on Château de la Greffière

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Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2023) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)

Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About wine:

The 30-year-old Gamay vines are planted on ancient alluvial soil. The wine displays complex and delicate notes of fresh fruit, particularly cherry. Its subtle personality lingers on the palate, with a texture made delicious by the fluidity and suppleness of the tannins. A great success in a refined and lively style.

About the estate:

In 2013, Xavier Greuzard joined his parents Isabelle and Vincent at the helm of Ch. de la Greffière (50 ha), which has been in his family since 1924. They were able to expand the vineyard the following year by taking over the 7 ha of Ch. des Bois after its owner retired. The conversion to organic farming began in 2020.

James Suckling

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended

Customer rating

2.6/5

based on 5 reviews

Note and opinion by Mr. FREDERIC B. Published on 08/09/2023

Too much fruitiness, no length, and an unpleasant effervescence. Some Beaujolais Nouveau wines are better, and they're called "cru." If you don't understand any of this, go for Julienas, MAV, or Morgon instead, and you'll know what Beaujolais is all about!