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

Beaujolais

Red

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2.6/5 (5 customers)

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

gamay

delicate

filet mignon

Gem

"The 30-year-old Gamays are planted on ancient alluvial soil. The wine reveals complex, delicate notes of fresh fruit, notably cherry. A subtle personality that continues on the palate through a texture made delicious by the fluidity and suppleness of the tannins. A great success in a refined, alert style ". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2023) New Gem to discover!

Features

Estate

Château de la Greffière

Vintage

2020

Designation

Saint-Amour

Region

Burgundy

Grape varieties

100% Gamay

Terroirs

Foothills and ancient alluvium, vines on average 30 years old

Viticulture

In conversion to organic farming since 2020

Harvest

At optimum maturity

Winemaking

Harvest at maturity, 100% destemmed, 2 days of pre-fermentation cold maceration (12 to 14 C°) followed by 12 days of fermentation at 20 C° in stainless steel tanks.

Breeding

Aged 10 months in stainless steel tanks on the last fine lees of fermentation to retain the purity of the fruit and terroir.

Alcohol content

13%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Cherry red with violet highlights

Nose

A little reduction on opening, then after aeration, notes of red fruit, kirch and sweet spices emerge.

Mouth

All nuances, a supple, fruity profile and a hint of power, but the final wine is round and refined, with a peppery finish.

Serve

AT 13-15°C

Drink before

2029

Food and wine pairing

Accompanies pork filet mignon, charcuterie, guinea fowl, etc.

Château de la Greffière

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Expert opinion

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (guide 2023) 2*Coup de Coeur (Outstanding wine)

Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the wine:

The 30-year-old Gamays are planted on ancient alluvial soil. The wine reveals complex, delicate notes of fresh fruit, notably cherry. A subtle personality that continues on the palate through a texture made delicious by the fluidity and suppleness of the tannins. A great success in a refined, lively style.

About the domain :

In 2013, Xavier Greuzard joined his parents Isabelle and Vincent at the helm of Ch. de la Greffière (50 ha), in the family since 1924. A vineyard they were able to expand the following year by taking over the 7 ha in a single block of Ch. des Bois after its owner retired. The conversion to organic viticulture was launched in 2020.

James Suckling

Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended

Customer reviews

Customer rating

2.6/5

out of 5 reviews

Note and review by M. FREDERIC B. Published on 09/08/2023

Too much fruit, no length and a disturbing perlage. Some Beaujolais Nouveau wines do better, and they're called "cru". Go to Julienas, MAV or Morgon and you'll know what Beaujolais means!