From his parcel of ‘young’ vines that are, in fact not old at all at 40 years old, comes more exceptional Gamay from Metras. Smoky, silky black fruits that seemingly last forever
Yvon Métras was one of the key acolytes in Jules Chauvet’s gang of winemakers he inspired to return to a pre-industrial style of winemaking. With holdings in vineyards across Fleurie and Moulin-A-Vent Yvon eschews chemical treatments in his vineyards and unnecessary manipulation in his cellar for a purer approach which has led to his becoming probably Beaujolais’ most sought-after bottles.
From his parcel of ‘young’ vines that are, in fact not old at all at 40 years old, comes more exceptional Gamay from Metras. Smoky, silky black fruits that seemingly last forever
Yvon Métras was one of the key acolytes in Jules Chauvet’s gang of winemakers he inspired to return to a pre-industrial style of winemaking. With holdings in vineyards across Fleurie and Moulin-A-Vent Yvon eschews chemical treatments in his vineyards and unnecessary manipulation in his cellar for a purer approach which has led to his becoming probably Beaujolais’ most sought-after bottles.
