Inspired by Marcel Lapierre, the wines of Yvon Métras are arguably amongst the most controversial in all of Beaujolais. It could be that some just don’t “get it”. It could also just come down to an individual’s tolerance for his wine making methods (unabashedly natural). Regardless, no one can call his wines boring. This was our first of two Métras wines in the line-up this evening. Popped and poured; no formal notes. The 2015 “Moulin-à-Vent” is comparatively dark and rustic to the wines that came before it. It’s a little funky and mousy but not out of control; certainly well within everyone’s tolerance on this occasion. Tannins are a little gritty and acid is well into the medium+ category. I felt like this bottle could probably stand to sit longer. You can drink now but best after 2025 and should drink well through 2035.
Inspired by Marcel Lapierre, the wines of Yvon Métras are arguably amongst the most controversial in all of Beaujolais. It could be that some just don’t “get it”. It could also just come down to an individual’s tolerance for his wine making methods (unabashedly natural). Regardless, no one can call his wines boring. This was our first of two Métras wines in the line-up this evening. Popped and poured; no formal notes. The 2015 “Moulin-à-Vent” is comparatively dark and rustic to the wines that came before it. It’s a little funky and mousy but not out of control; certainly well within everyone’s tolerance on this occasion. Tannins are a little gritty and acid is well into the medium+ category. I felt like this bottle could probably stand to sit longer. You can drink now but best after 2025 and should drink well through 2035.
Aug 21st, 2023
love Metras, but this is the second 12 I've tried that's been a bit odd and oddly lightweight, and in general feels like the parts haven't or can't come together.
love Metras, but this is the second 12 I've tried that's been a bit odd and oddly lightweight, and in general feels like the parts haven't or can't come together.
1 person found it helpfulMay 18th, 2014
Alex Jones 
Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines
9.1
Tension, balance, great strawberry/raspberry fruit and white pepper. Was tremendous over two nights.
Tension, balance, great strawberry/raspberry fruit and white pepper. Was tremendous over two nights.
Nov 22nd, 2016
Moulin-à-Vent, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
