Yvon Métras

🍷 Yvon Métras: A Natural Wine Icon in Beaujolais

Based in Villié-Morgon, Yvon Métras is one of the most iconic winemakers in Beaujolais. A disciple of Jules Chauvet and Marcel Lapierre, he took over the family estate in 1988 and became a pioneer of natural wine. On 5 hectares of old vines farmed organically and biodynamically, he produces rare and sought-after cuvées in Fleurie, Moulin-à-Vent, and Beaujolais appellations. His winemaking is additive-free: native yeasts, semi-carbonic maceration, no filtration, no added sulfur. The wines are deep, vibrant, sometimes austere when young, but with remarkable aging potential.

🌿 Philosophy

  • Organic and biodynamic farming.

  • Natural vinification, no sulfur or filtration.

  • Honest, living wines with strong character.

🍇 Signature cuvées

  • Fleurie, Moulin-à-Vent, Beaujolais, Ultime, Printemps.