Château de la Greffière - Saint-Amour 2020

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. It has a subtle character that lingers on the palate, with a texture made appealing 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

Slooping slopes and ancient alluvial soils, with vines averaging 30 years old

Viticulture

In the process of converting to organic farming since 2020

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

Harvested at full ripeness, 100% destemmed, followed by 2 days of cold pre-fermentation maceration (12–14°C) and then 12 days of fermentation at 20°C in stainless steel tanks

Livestock farming

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

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

Cherry-red color with violet highlights

Nose

It opens with a slight reduction, but after aeration, notes of red fruit, kirsch, and mild spices emerge

Palate

Subtle and nuanced, with a supple, fruity profile that hints at power, yet the wine is ultimately round and refined, with a characterful finish and a peppery note

Serve

At 13-15°C

Drink before

2029

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with pork tenderloin, cold cuts, and guinea fowl

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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 the wine:

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

About the estate:

In 2013, Xavier Greuzard joined his parents, Isabelle and Vincent, at the helm of Château de la Greffière (50 hectares), which has been in the family since 1924. The following year, they expanded the vineyard by acquiring the 7-hectare contiguous plot of Château des Bois after its owner retired. The transition to organic farming began in 2020.

James Suckling

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

Customer rating

2.6/5

based on 5 reviews

Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Posted on August 9, 2023

Too much fruitiness, no finish, and an off-putting fizz. Some Beaujolais Nouveaux are better—and those are called "cru." It's all so confusing—stick to Julienas, MAV, or Morgon instead; there you'll find out what Beaujolais is really all about!