Stéphane Aviron
Stéphane Aviron Juliénas
2018
About this winery
Stéphane Aviron adopted a radical approach in his return to the Beaujolais tradition: sustainable agriculture, extremely old vines and classic Burgundy wine making. Its Beaujolais are drunk like great Burgundies. By focusing on Beaujolais vintages, the best sites for unique and expressive wines, and by unearthing old plots of vines, Aviron has reversed the commercial trend and created wines for aging which must be as much as other traditional methods new. trends, such as organic farming and...
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Product notes
90% granite soil, 10% clay on an altitude of 250 m; hot and dry climate, hence the concentration of this 2018 vintage.
Production notes
Manual harvest on September 3, yield limited to 40 hls / ha due to the drought. Traditional Beaujolais vinification in whole harvest. Aging 12 months in oak casks (4 years old casks), racking in vats for 1 month then bottling.
Tasting notes
Wine with a very intense ruby color, aroma of very ripe black fruits, smooth and creamy palate with very round tannins. Ideal with red meats, such as lamb and beef. Serve between 15 and 18 ° C.