Fleurie 2018 - Magnum - Yvon Métras
Beaujolais, Fleurie, Vintage 2018, Yvon Metras - Magnum
Tasting notes for the Fleurie 2018 - Yvon Métras (Magnum)
- EYE: The Fleurie 2018 from Yvon Métras catches the eye with its bright red hue and shiny highlights. Its visual aspect evokes youthfulness and liveliness.
- NOSE: This Fleurie reveals a complex aromatic bouquet where forest and fruity notes mingle. Aromas of undergrowth, damp moss, and fallen leaves harmonize beautifully with scents of red fruits such as cherry and raspberry. This combination of fragrances offers a rich and nuanced olfactory experience.
- MOUTH: A wine that stands out for its crisp and fine texture. The tannins are silky and well-integrated, offering a pleasant and balanced mouthfeel. The freshness of the red fruits is confirmed, accompanied by a slight acidity that adds dynamism to the whole. The finish is clean and elegant, leaving an impression of purity and freshness on the palate.
In short: The Fleurie 2018 produced by the 100% biodynamic Domaine Yvon Métras is a wonderful magnum cuvée that impressed us with its bright red color, complex aromatic bouquet, and crunchy texture on the palate. Simply perfect for cellaring, with its high aging potential, it will need a few minutes of decanting before you can fully appreciate it. Pair this wine with a roast chicken with Herbes de Provence, a beautiful slice of salmon grilled on the plancha, or a tomato and mozzarella tartare served with a drizzle of olive oil.
Other appellations from this estate: Fleurie Le Printemps, Beaujolais Madame Placard, Beaujolais Madame Germaine, Fleurie, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie Ultime, Beaujolais...
Data sheet
- Vintage
- 2018
- Format
- 150 cl
- Color
- Red Wine
- Appellation
- Fleurie
- Region
- Beaujolais
- Producer
- Yvon Métras
The master of Beaujolais
Yvon Métras' career begins in 1988, when he inherited the family estate of Romanèche-Thorins (in the Beaujolais region), with its 5 hectares of vineyards, and produced his first vintage. Very soon, his encounter with one of his neighbors, Marcel Lapierre, changed his conception of winemaking. Marcel, a disciple of the great Jules Chauvet, convinced him to make more natural wines.
Jules Chauvet (1907-1969) was an actual chemist by trade, interested in chemical processes such as malolactic fermentation and carbonic maceration, as well as a winemaker and successful author. He is often described as the true inspiration behind the natural wine movement, and many vintners are actively trying to follow in his footsteps and claiming to be his pupils.
Yvon Métras' vineyard is very respectful of nature. Wine making is done with natural yeasts (very few sulphites are used). Yields are low by design, the soil is plowed manually, and grapes are picked by hand only. His ancient grapevines (most were planted in 1898) produce great wines, especially his Fleuries "Cuvées Ultimes" which helped him build his reputation of master winemaker. His son Jules seems to be aiming for the stars as well.
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