Château de la Greffière - Saint-Amour 2020
Beaujolais
Red
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2*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
"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) A new nugget 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
Saint-Amour
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2023) 2*Coup de Coeur (Outstanding wine)
Domain rated (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, alert 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 Domaine (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
2.6/5
on 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!
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Note and review by Mme SYLVIE T. Published on 17/05/2023
Barely drinkable!
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Note and review by M. ANDRE N. Published on 03/02/2024
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Note and review by M. PAUL C. Published on 22/10/2023
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Note and review by M. CHRISTOPHE G. Published on 08/01/2023
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