Fleurie l'Ultime Yvon Métras 2022
Fleurie AOC
13.5%
0.75L
Intensity
What makes this wine special?
A rare gem produced by a figure head of the natural wine movement.
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Fleurie l'Ultime Yvon Métras 2022
The wine
This remarkable cuvée is, unfortunately, a real rarity. Only produced in exceptional harvests, it is the product of the domain’s old vines, grown according to organic and biodynamic principles in sandy soils composed of loam and granite. Yvon Métras practices natural vinification, the result of which is this wine, highly sought-after for its red fruit aromas and lingering, fruity palate. We recommend letting this bottle rest for between three and five years, allowing its tannins to blend and aromas to develop.
Yvon Métras took over the family estate near Villié-Morgon in 1988. A firm follower of Marcel Lapierre and Jules Chauvet, he is also an advocate of natural wines. His five-hectare vineyard, some of which is situated on steep slopes that are difficult to work on, is entirely organic and his vinifications are always as natural as possible (natural yeasts, and very little to no sulphur). They stay true to tradition with semi-carbonic maceration and a gentle pressing using an old-fashioned press that avoids excessive tannin extraction. Yvon Métras has passed on his passion to his son Jules, who crafts wines in a similar spirit, notably La Montagne from Chiroubles.
This estate shines as a beacon in Beaujolais, renowned for the authentic, fruit forward wines Métras produces. Nowadays, the soaring demand for these wines far outweighs the limited supply. His range of Gamay-driven wines, including Fleurie Le Printemps, Fleurie Vieilles Vignes and Moulin-à-Vent, continues to enjoy widespread acclaim, alongside his very popular Beaujolais second release.
Detailed characteristics
- Quantity:
- 1 bottle
- Level:
- 1 Normal
- Observation:
- 1 Wax capsule
- Origin:
- private individual
- Type of cellar:
- underground, natural cellar
- Recoverable VAT:
- no
- Wooden case:
- no
- Local excise duty seal:
- yes
- Alcohol percentage:
- 13.5 %
- Region:
- Beaujolais
- Appellation:
- Fleurie
- Owner:
- Yvon Métras
- Vintage:
- 2022
- Colour:
- red
- Service temperature:
- 15°
- Viticulture:
- biodynamic and natural More information....
- Intensity:
- full-bodied
- Leading aroma:
- red fruit
- Tasting occasion:
- food-friendly wine
- Grape variety:
- Gamay
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