Stéphane Aviron
Stéphane Aviron Beaujolais-Village
2017
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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Production notes
Average age of the vines is between 40 and 60 years. Manual harvest for ten days. A traditional Beaujolais vinification, semi-carbonic with whole bunches. Six-day maceration to extract fruit and finesse. Aging: The wine is matured for ten months in neutral oak casks with a capacity of 50 hl in order to limit the contribution of a woodiness which could interfere with the purity of the fruit.
Tasting notes
Fine, elegant and drinkable wine. Rich in tannins, with firm acidity and strawberry flavors. Perfect with charcuterie and grilled meats.