Jules MÉTRAS

Since 2014, Jules Métras has been forging his own path in Beaujolais, while continuing the legacy of a Winery legendary Winery . The son of Yvon Métras, a leading figure in natural wine, Jules grew up surrounded by vineyards and Gamay grapes in Vauxrenard, before setting off to travel and refine his winemaker skills winemaker the world.

Back in his homeland, he naturally joined his father at Winery, while developing his own vintages from rented vineyards and plots cleared in front of the maison . The recipes are well known, but formidably effective: late harvests, Beaujolais-style semi-carbonic maceration, precise workmanship, and absolute respect for the living. Density, minerality, energy, and finesse are already the hallmarks of his wines. Good blood cannot lie.

Yvon Métras, the father, is at the origin of this family adventure. Established since the late 1980s, this winemaker but oh-so-talented winemaker has established himself as one of the most iconic and sought-after producers of natural Beaujolais wines. Faithful to the teachings of Jules Chauvet and close to the principles of Marcel Lapierre, Yvon has always championed chemical-free viticulture based on soil cultivation, plowing, severe pruning, and very low yields. His magnificent terroirs, sometimes planted with very old vines, have produced rare wines of exceptional purity and depth, including the legendary cuvée Ultime, largely responsible for his reputation. 

At Winery, everything is done by hand, from the vineyard to the cellar. The grapes are harvested when ripe and vinified in whole bunches using traditional semi-carbonic maceration, without added sulfites and using only indigenous yeasts. An old press then takes over, working slowly to preserve the fruit, pulp, and juice. The rest is down to discreet, almost mysterious expertise, acquired over time... and jealously guarded.

In 2025, the torch was officially passed on. Jules takes over Yvon's vineyards and brings all the vintages together under a single name: Jules Métras. It should be noted that the Chiroubles vintages will disappear from the 2025 harvest onwards, as the vineyards are leased. There is no need to worry about the future: Jules has always been well trained. The Winery, now covering around 4.5 hectares, remains faithful to the Métras spirit, with the same high standards and the same quest for accuracy and precision.

Finally, the future looks exciting with the upcoming arrival of white wines : Jules has planted  Chenin and Aligoté, which are now ready to enter production. A new chapter is beginning, without ever compromising the spirit of Winery.