Yvon Metras, Fleurie Size:6x1.5L A more intensely floral-suffused nose

A more intensely floral-suffused nose reflects an interesting note of pepper on the pretty red currant

anise and clove plus discreet mineral nuances that are set off by enough wood to warrant mentioning

Good definition here and nicely focused

The barely middleweight flavors are also on the lighter side but with better punch and notably better depth on the lingering and slightly more structured finale

Note that this should reward mid-term cellaring and indeed it will need a minimum of 5 years and 6 to 10 would almost certainly be better

Yvon Metras, Fleurie Size:6x1.5L A more intensely floral-suffused noseOne's milage can vary significantly when aging Yvon Mtras' wines, but from my cellar, the 2017 Fleurie is performing quite well, even if I preferred it a few years ago. Exhibiting aromas of rose petals, cherry pits, smoked meats and spices, it's medium to full bodied, sweet and fleshy, with powdery tannins that assert themselves on the finish and a touch of spritzy residual carbon dioxide.