Stephane Aviron

Most 2016 Beaujolais are built along more classical lines, emphasizing lively, sharply delineated red fruit, floral and spice qualities and offering succulent early drinkability. Readers whose idea of great Beaujolais is defined by years like 2014 and 2013 (both outstanding vintages) are going to find plenty to like in the 2016s. Unfortunately, severe hail events in some of the region’s best vineyards cut production for many producers, often dramatically. JOSH ARYNOLDS, Vinous


It’s amazing how distinctive and consistent is the style and vineyard character of each of these cask-matured Beaujolais. As a group, these wines offer excellent value even by the high standards of price-quality rapport that prevail among top Beaujolais growers. DAVID SCHILDKNECHT, The Wine Advocate


Made in the Burgundian fashion, Aviron's wines have earned a reputation for ageworthiness and, in my experience, really demand the wait. At the very least, bottles of his Crus that are less than three years old should get a little air time in a decanter before serving. JOSH RAYNOLDS, Vinous