Château Greysac 2020 Médoc 750ml

Château Greysac is a Médoc Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, one of the Bordeaux appellation’s dependable, everyday-drinking names. The wine is a Merlot-led Left Bank blend, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot (in the 2018, for example, the blend was 65% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot). The Médoc, in the far north of the Left Bank, is a cooler, more variable terroir, and in hot, dry vintages like 2020, it produced “very fine drinking with age-ability” at bargain prices.

2020 was one of those hot, dry vintages, and Greysac made a soft, fresh, forward wine. Jeff Leve, writing for The Wine Cellar Insider, scored it 89: “Medium-bodied, fresh and chewy, with a solid core of cherries, mocha, cedar and soft-textures, this is already set to go, for easy-going, uncomplicated and pleasurable drinking,” and suggests drinking it from 2023 to 2034. Markus Del Monego MW scored it 90: “Dark purple colour with violet hue and black core. Fine nose with fragrant fruit, black cherries, blackberries and hints of blackcurrants, subtle toasting and gingerbread spices in the background. On the palate well structured with medium body, very good length, ripe tannins and refined acidity complemented by juicy fruit and mild spices.” A house-style note for the estate describes “an attractive bouquet: lightly roasted wood spice and nicely concentrated blackcurrant fruit,” “a very good wine, straightforward, well-priced for a Bordeaux Médoc,” and other tasters note “plush, well-structured, gorgeous fruit on the palate.”

This is not a wine for the long haul or a showpiece, and tasters say so honestly: one sommelier calls it “not terribly complex but a real nice price point for an everyday Bordeaux.” But as a weeknight Bordeaux, it delivers: easy to drink on release, with enough structure for roast chicken, burgers, pasta, and steak. It pairs with all meats, poultry, wild mushrooms, and strong cheeses.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Château Greysac 2020 Médoc is produced at Château Greysac in the Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France, a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur. It is a Merlot-led blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, aged in oak. 750ml.

Critics Reviews

Markus Del Monego MW — 90 Points:
“Dark purple colour with violet hue and black core. Fine nose with fragrant fruit, black cherries, blackberries and hints of blackcurrants, subtle toasting and gingerbread spices in the background. On the palate well structured with medium body, very good length, ripe tannins and refined acidity complemented by juicy fruit and mild spices.”

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider — 89 Points:
“Medium-bodied, fresh and chewy, with a solid core of cherries, mocha, cedar and soft-textures, this is already set to go, for easy-going, uncomplicated and pleasurable drinking. Drink from 2023–2034.”

Château Greysac (house-style description):
“An attractive bouquet: lightly roasted wood spice and nicely concentrated blackcurrant fruit. A very good wine, straightforward, well-priced for a Bordeaux Médoc.”

Tasting Profile

Nose
Dark purple with a violet hue. Black cherry, blackberry, and blackcurrant, with subtle toast, gingerbread spice, and a touch of cedar.

Palate
Medium-bodied, fresh, and chewy, with cherry, mocha, and cedar, ripe tannin, refined acidity, and juicy fruit.

Finish
Medium-long, with mild spice and soft-textured fruit.

Quick Overview

Food Pairings

• Burgers and grilled steak
• Roast chicken and pork
• Wild mushroom dishes
• Strong cheeses

Serving Note

Serve at about 16-18°C; decant for 45 minutes if you like.