Yvon Métras
Fleurie Gamay
Fleurie, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
Exotic fruit fully in bloom, with brisk acidity.
Exotic fruit fully in bloom, with brisk acidity.
Apr 16th, 2023
Certainly one of the best bottles of Métras I've had. It was just so captivating, with sweet red fruits, roses, and Indian spices bursting out of the glass. Blinded, I went back to the wine time and time again out of shear pleasure instead of scrutiny for identification. Oops, the cat’s out of the bag! There was just this purity and vibrancy that made it so drinkable. How could I resist. Plus the fine, yet “slippery” texture made it so intriguing. Ended long with lively acids and great salinity. As for the blind - played the man and thought it was one of those new age Spanish producers. The sweetness of the fruit and spices threw me a curveball too. Nevertheless, it never took away from how magical this bottle was. A one on the binary scale!
Certainly one of the best bottles of Métras I've had. It was just so captivating, with sweet red fruits, roses, and Indian spices bursting out of the glass. Blinded, I went back to the wine time and time again out of shear pleasure instead of scrutiny for identification. Oops, the cat’s out of the bag! There was just this purity and vibrancy that made it so drinkable. How could I resist. Plus the fine, yet “slippery” texture made it so intriguing. Ended long with lively acids and great salinity. As for the blind - played the man and thought it was one of those new age Spanish producers. The sweetness of the fruit and spices threw me a curveball too. Nevertheless, it never took away from how magical this bottle was. A one on the binary scale!
Jun 10th, 2022Very pretty, with pleasant floral notes, a slight undertone of funk, and a touch of effervescent tickle.
Very pretty, with pleasant floral notes, a slight undertone of funk, and a touch of effervescent tickle.
Aug 22nd, 2020
Elegance and length.
Elegance and length.
May 17th, 2020Love it! So fresh and pure. Mineral and focused. Velvety texture with a grippy finish. A touch more sun-kissed than 16', but really balanced and fine.
Love it! So fresh and pure. Mineral and focused. Velvety texture with a grippy finish. A touch more sun-kissed than 16', but really balanced and fine.
Oct 23rd, 2019
A suitcase bottle purchased in SF that has survived the trip home beautifully. Super fragrant, some untamed wildness and brimming with life. Delicious, primal lunch time drinking! - 2017
A suitcase bottle purchased in SF that has survived the trip home beautifully. Super fragrant, some untamed wildness and brimming with life. Delicious, primal lunch time drinking! - 2017
Sep 23rd, 2019
Super complex and drinking great, with flavors that span the gamut from cranberry to Earl Grey tea, along with tons of spice and dried roses. Love the texture and length. A vibrant, constantly changing, bright and funky wine, full of life. Loved it.
Super complex and drinking great, with flavors that span the gamut from cranberry to Earl Grey tea, along with tons of spice and dried roses. Love the texture and length. A vibrant, constantly changing, bright and funky wine, full of life. Loved it.
Aug 15th, 2019
Well if we’re gonna be downing Sancerre and muscadet in Dakar, Fleurie in Paris is a must. Gorgeous, intensely flavored, all the fresh fruit and mineral earthiness one expects. ❤️
Well if we’re gonna be downing Sancerre and muscadet in Dakar, Fleurie in Paris is a must. Gorgeous, intensely flavored, all the fresh fruit and mineral earthiness one expects. ❤️
Feb 27th, 2019
Dark ruby color. Much brighter and fruit forward than its Beaujolais cousin. Very attractive.
Dark ruby color. Much brighter and fruit forward than its Beaujolais cousin. Very attractive.
Mar 29th, 2018