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winemaker Yvon MÉTRAS

winemaker : Yvon Métras
Region: Beaujolais
City: Vauxrenard
Grape varieties : gamay
Surface area Winery: 5 ha

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Our friend Yvon Métras is not a great talker, but what wines, what Beaujolais he offers us, my goodness! Faithful to the teachings of Jules Chauvet, Yvon, based in the pretty commune of Vauxrenard, carries out a viticulture without chemicals, ploughing, severe pruning, small yields and magnificent terroirs. Let's mention "Grille midi", "La Madone", with a few hectares of very old vines (some planted in 1898) from which he sometimes makes the cuvée Ultime, which has undoubtedly made a large part of his reputation. In 1988, Yvon Métras made his first wines at the family's Winery (which has seen several generations of winemakers). He then quickly left the cooperative to join the "band of disciples" of Jules Chauvet, led by Marcel Lapierre. The work on his current 5 ha is identical to that of all the disciples. The ripe grapes are picked by hand and vinified as whole bunches. Semi-carbonic maceration (old-fashioned) with no artificial additives, using only indigenous yeasts. An old press will take over, very gently to respect the grapes, the pulp and the juice. The rest is a bit mysterious, discreet and secret. A know-how acquired over time, of which we know nothing more. Even in difficult vintages, Yvon knows how to show tenacity and passion with very low yields. He has passed on this passion to his son Jules whose wines we also love. Wines for pleasure, communion, reunion and friends, but not always easy to find!

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