France: Stephane Aviron

Stephane Aviron is a small, independent wine-maker in the Beaujolais region of France, which is located immediately south of Burgundy. Stephane has earned a reputation for being a neo-traditionalist, combining grapes from very old vines with both modern and traditional wine-making methods to produce wines that stand up to the finest of Burgundies in quality and complexity.

Stephane Aviron's Fleurie winery is a small, intimate operation nestled in Beaujolais.

Rustic architecture and details are a reminder that traditional winemaking methods are still alive and well in the Beaujolais region.

Fleurie is a small area in the northern Beaujolais region.

This small church, the Chapelle de la Madone, is visible from the winery.

Jeremy prepares to take notes at the tasting, which will be hosted by Stephane Aviron himself.

Stained glass doors are among the many artistic details of the winery.

Jeremy and Stephane Aviron.

Stephane updates Jeremy on the recent developments in Beaujolais.

The Beaujolais region is one of the only regions in the world to focus on a single grape: Gamay.

The Fleurie region of Beaujolais is known for pink granite, which produces a much higher quality Gamay grape.

Getting to the winery means driving along dirt roads in the French countryside.

The Chapelle de la Madone, visible from the vineyards.

Stephane has focused his efforts on locating small parcels of top-quality, old vines.

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