{"title":"Domaine Metrat et Fils | Fleurie","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Metrat_Vineyards.jpg?v=1773227229\" alt=\"Domaine Metrat et Fils Fleurie Vineyards\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines of Domaine Metrat et Fils represent the absolute antithesis of mass-produced, commercial Beaujolais. Run with rigorous dedication by Bernard and Martine Metrat, this small, family-owned estate produces some of the most profound and age-worthy expressions of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic-winemerchants.com\/collections\/gamay-grape-variety\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for wine made from the Gamay grape online at Hic!\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGamay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e grape currently emerging from France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased in the heart of the region, the Metrat family completely ignores modern winemaking shortcuts. They champion a resolutely old-school approach: hand-harvesting old vines, utilising traditional whole-bunch, semi-carbonic fermentation, and maturing the wines patiently in cement vats and neutral oak foudres. The result is Cru \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic-winemerchants.com\/collections\/beaujolais-wine-region-france\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Cru Beaujolais wines online at Hic!\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeaujolais\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e of immense aromatic purity, floral elegance, and genuine structural depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the estate produces a beautifully high-toned and perfumed Chiroubles, their crown jewel lies within the Fleurie appellation, specifically the celebrated La Roilette climat. Most of Fleurie is planted on pure pink granite, yielding delicate wines. However, La Roilette sits directly on the border of Moulin-à-Vent. Here, the soils possess a much higher proportion of clay and manganese. This unique terroir imbues the Metrat Fleurie with a darker, brooding fruit profile and a tannic architecture that allows it to evolve magnificently in the cellar. In blind tastings, a mature Metrat La Roilette is frequently - and understandably - mistaken for a serious \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic-winemerchants.com\/collections\/pinot-noir-grape-variety\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Buy Pinot Noir Wine Online at Hic!\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e from the Côte de Nuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith soaring prices in the rest of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic-winemerchants.com\/collections\/red-burgundy\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Red Burgundy Wine Online at Hic!\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, Domaine Metrat et Fils offers an unparalleled opportunity to secure world-class, terroir-driven French red wine that significantly over-delivers on value.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-metrat-chiroubles-la-scandaleuse","title":"Domaine Metrat Chiroubles La Scandaleuse 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf Fleurie is the queen of Cru \u003cstrong\u003eBeaujolais\u003c\/strong\u003e, then Chiroubles is unequivocally its most ethereal and aromatic secret. Situated at the highest altitude of the ten designated Crus, the dramatically steep, pink granite slopes of Chiroubles experience cooler nights and a longer growing season. This unique microclimate produces the most delicate, floral, and bright expression of the Gamay grape. The Metrat family’s La Scandaleuse is a masterclass in this high-altitude terroir. Sourced from gnarly, low-yielding old vines clinging to these challenging inclines, this wine is a testament to traditional, intervention-free winemaking. By employing classic whole-bunch, semi-carbonic fermentation and eschewing new oak in favour of neutral cement vats, Bernard and Martine Metrat have captured the absolute essence of the Gamay grape. In the glass, La Scandaleuse lives up to its name by offering an almost scandalous amount of perfume. Expect a lifted, highly aromatic nose dominated by violets, peonies, and wild strawberries, underpinned by a distinct, chalky minerality. On the palate, it is vibrant, energetic, and incredibly refreshing, with a silken tannin structure that makes it dangerously drinkable. Brilliant when served with a slight chill alongside a classic charcuterie board, roast poultry, or even grilled salmon. [#intro]Experience the high-altitude elegance of Chiroubles with this vibrantly floral, old-vine Gamay from Metrat...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Metrat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57918864589181,"sku":"A24METRATCHIROUBLES","price":18.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/ChiroublesBT_7031fe23-bf18-46e0-8827-8c646383776b.jpg?v=1773232274"},{"product_id":"domaine-metrat-fleurie-la-roilette","title":"Domaine Metrat Fleurie La Roilette 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the heart of the Beaujolais Crus, Domaine Metrat et Fils crafts wines that are less about simple fruit and more about the soul of the soil. Their Fleurie ‘La Roilette’ is sourced from an exceptional climat bordering the legendary Moulin-à-Vent, where the granite sands are laced with clay. This unique geology gifts the wine a structural backbone rarely seen in Fleurie, earning it the reputation of being a \"Queen\" with the strength of a King. The Metrat family approaches their craft with a quiet authority, ensuring the Gamay grapes are handled with the utmost respect. On the nose, you are met with an immediate, perfumed elegance - think crushed violets and wild strawberries. As it opens, the palate reveals a deeper complexity; there is a mineral precision here, a nod to the ancient pink granite beneath the vines. Bold and textured, this 2024 vintage maintains the estate’s signature silkiness. It is a wine that commands attention at the dinner table, pairing exquisitely with roasted poultry or earthy mushroom risotto. 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