Reine des Gres
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 6 years from the vintage release, when its fresh fruit flavors and floral aromatics are at their peak.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck breast, artisanal charcuterie platters, and soft cheeses such as Brie or Camembert.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the legendary 'King of Beaujolais,' Georges Duboeuf, the 'Reine des Gr s' (Queen of Sandstones) is a distinguished expression of the Saint-Amour Cru. This wine pays homage to the unique terroir of the region, specifically the ancient pink sandstone ('gr s') and clay soils that define its vineyards. Made entirely from the Gamay grape, the wine is produced using traditional semi-carbonic maceration to preserve its intense aromatic profile. According to local lore, Saint-Amour was named after a Roman soldier, Amor, who escaped death, converted to Christianity, and established a monastery in these hills. This romantic heritage is reflected in the wine's seductive character, offering a silky texture, vibrant red berry flavors, and delicate floral notes of violet and peony, underpinned by a subtle mineral backbone.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1964 by Georges Duboeuf—the visionary merchant famously dubbed the 'King of Beaujolais'—Les Vins Georges Duboeuf transformed the global reputation of Gamay. Headquartered in Romanèche-Thorins, the family négociant house collaborates with hundreds of winegrowers spanning southern Burgundy and Beaujolais. The portfolio captures the diverse terroirs across the ten regional Crus, where Gamay thrives on distinctive pink granite, manganese-rich schist, and decomposed clay slopes under a semi-continental climate with Mediterranean influences. Viticultural philosophy emphasizes sustainable management and lutte raisonnée across partner domains, alongside expanding certified organic initiatives. Utilizing traditional semi-carbonic and whole-cluster fermentations in temperature-controlled tanks, the vinification strategy preserves vivacious red fruit purity, florality, and supple tannin structure. Managed today by Franck Duboeuf and his son Adrien, the maison produces benchmark single-estate and cru bottlings, notably Château de Saint-Amour, Domaine du Moulin-à-Vent, Domaine de la Vigne Romaine, and the prestigious Fleurie cuvées.
🍇 Grapes
100% Gamay