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Established on the rolling hillsides of La Roche-Vineuse in Saône-et-Loire, Château de la Greffière farms 65 hectares of certified organic vines across clay-limestone and clay-siliceous soils in the Mâconnais. A viticultural estate since 1585, it has been in the Greuzard family since 1924; in 2012, Xavier Greuzard took the helm and nearly doubled the vineyard from 35 to 65 hectares, sharpening a clear commitment to quality. At Halles Quercamps, we have selected this estate for the rigour of its organic viticulture, the breadth of its grape varieties — Chardonnay, Aligoté, Pinot Noir, Gamay — and the consistency of its white, red, and sparkling wines across the Mâcon appellation. A historic estate with its feet firmly in the Mâconnais, and its eyes fixed on precision winemaking.

Château de la Greffière stands as one of the Mâconnais's most historically rooted estates: established at La Roche-Vineuse since 1585, its 65 hectares are farmed under certified organic agriculture and HVE, expressing a demanding clay-limestone terroir across east-facing, gently rolling slopes.

Four centuries of unbroken viticultural history

Few estates in the Mâconnais can trace their viticultural identity as far back as Château de la Greffière. Vines have been cultivated on this site in La Roche-Vineuse since 1585, placing the estate among the oldest continuously worked domaines in southern Burgundy. The Greuzard family acquired the property in 1924, and it is their name that has shaped its modern character. In 2012, Xavier Greuzard took over the running of the estate and embarked on a significant expansion, growing the vineyard from 35 to 65 hectares — a near-doubling that reflected not mere ambition, but a considered investment in the quality and diversity of the Mâcon appellation. The estate's 16th-century cuvage — the original vat house — has been preserved and converted into a museum of the vine, a tangible reminder that here, history is not merely claimed but lived.

Terroir and viticulture: clay-limestone soils and organic farming

The vineyards of Château de la Greffière lie on the hillsides surrounding La Roche-Vineuse, a commune in Saône-et-Loire that sits at the heart of the Mâconnais wine region. The soils vary across the parcels: argilo-calcaire (clay-limestone) on the upper slopes, and argilo-siliceux (clay-siliceous) on the lower reaches. Both lend themselves well to the estate's principal varieties, offering the mineral tension and natural freshness that define the best white Mâcon. East-facing exposures across the undulating hillsides ensure measured ripening and the preservation of acidity — a crucial asset for Chardonnay at this latitude.

Organic certification and a commitment to the long term

Under Xavier Greuzard's direction, the estate has pursued certified organic agriculture across all 65 hectares, alongside HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) certification — a dual commitment that speaks to a genuine philosophy rather than a marketing posture. The decision to farm without synthetic inputs across a vineyard of this scale in the Mâconnais is a meaningful one, and the results are evident in wines that carry a sense of place rather than a formulaic house style.

The wine range: white, red, and sparkling Mâcon

Château de la Greffière produces wines across three colours under the Mâcon appellation, drawing on four grape varieties planted across its 65 hectares in the Mâconnais:

White wines — Chardonnay and Aligoté, expressing the mineral, fresh character of the clay-limestone terroir of La Roche-Vineuse
Red wines — Pinot Noir and Gamay, offering lighter, fruit-driven expressions suited to the Mâconnais style
Sparkling wines — an effervescent range that adds breadth and versatility to the estate's offer

The range reflects the full ambition of the estate: not a single-minded focus on white Chardonnay alone, but a coherent family of wines rooted in the same organic approach and the same hillside terroir.

Why we have selected Château de la Greffière

At Halles Quercamps, we have been listing Château de la Greffière because it represents precisely the kind of estate we look for in the Mâconnais: a serious, historically grounded producer that has chosen organic farming not as a trend but as a long-term commitment, backed by HVE certification and a near-doubling of its vineyard under the current generation. Xavier Greuzard's stewardship since 2012 has given the estate a renewed clarity of purpose, and the diversity of the range — white, red, and sparkling across four varieties — makes it a genuinely versatile cellar choice. We recommend these wines to confirmed Burgundy enthusiasts who appreciate the Mâconnais as a region of real substance, and to those seeking well-made organic whites for the table. The Chardonnay-based whites pair particularly well with freshwater fish, goat's cheese, and the classic dishes of the Burgundian table.