2012 Yvon Métras Moulin-à-Vent
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Sheila62 wrote:
Friday, March 20, 2015 - Some light structure here considering it is from a disappointing vintage. The wine is pure and fresh as one expects from Metras, but this is a wine that will always be stuck in 1st gear I believe.
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Comment posted by Kirk Grant:
3/20/2015 12:56:00 PM - What do you mean when you say you think this will always be "stuck in first gear"? What is light structure? Do you mean light bodied or minimal structure?
Comment posted by Sheila62:
3/20/2015 1:00:00 PM - it is light bodied with a slight frame. I don't believe the wine will offer much more in terms of complexity. It is very simple IMO and will remain that way. I am familiar with Metras' wines, and am most disappointed by this vintage!
Comment posted by Ben H.:
3/21/2015 9:28:00 AM - In the October 2014 Wine Terroirs piece on Métras, it's mentioned that "the very old parcels" of his Moulin-à-Vent vines were uprooted "since 2012". It's not clear if that was before the 2012 harvest but I suppose the loss of the old vines might have contributed to the 2012 vintage of this wine being disappointing. Perhaps his 2013 Moulin-à-Vent will give a better idea of what effect the uprooting had.
Comment posted by Sheila62:
3/21/2015 9:36:00 AM - Thanks for the insightful reference. I read that blog but did not retain that information.
At the end of the day, 2012 is a weaker vintage.