Fleurie, Cuvée Printemps 2018 - Magnum - Yvon Métras
Fleurie, Cuvée Printemps, Vintage 2018, Yvon Metras
Tasting notes for the Fleurie "Le Printemps" 2018 - Yvon Métras (Magnum)
- EYE: Yvon Métras's Fleurie "Le Printemps" 2018 reveals a robe of bright and intense red, unveiling the full concentration of this prestigious vintage.
- NOSE: This wine offers us a rich and complex aromatic bouquet. Aromas of red and black fruits, such as cherry, raspberry, and blackberry, elegantly intertwine with delicate floral notes of violet and peony, as well as spicy touches of black pepper and cinnamon.
- MOUTH: The "Le Printemps" cuvée reveals itself to be both elegant and powerful. Its velvety texture and silky tannins provide a sensation of smoothness and roundness in the mouth. The fruity aromas pleasantly persist, supported by lively acidity and a slight minerality that bring freshness and balance.
In short: This Fleurie "Le Printemps" 2018 from winemaker Yvon Métras is a cuvée of great finesse and superb concentration, to be experienced within 5 to 7 years to fully appreciate its potential. Its magnum format makes it an ideal choice for extended aging in the cellar. It pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes, such as grilled meats, poultry dishes in sauce, soft cheeses (like a Brie or Maroilles), or mushroom risottos.
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
- Grape Variety
- Gamay
- % vol.
- 13 %
- Appellation
- Fleurie
- Region
- Beaujolais
- Producer
- Yvon Métras
- Marketplace
- Vivino
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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