COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Gamay
PRODUCER
Domaine Marcel Lapierre
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Marcel Lapierre is a legendary estate in Morgon, Beaujolais, renowned as a pioneer of the natural wine movement. Under the guidance of the late Marcel Lapierre, and now run by his children Mathieu and Camille, the estate champions biodynamic farming and minimalist winemaking. The 2021 vintage of Le Beaujolais marks the historic debut of this regional-tier cuvée, crafted from organically farmed Gamay vines. It represents a vibrant, accessible expression of the estate's philosophy, showcasing the pure, joyful character of the Gamay grape from the region's granitic soils.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 2021 vintage is the historic first release of this specific regional Beaujolais cuvée by Domaine Marcel Lapierre.
Fact 02
Marcel Lapierre was a founding member of the Gang of Four, who revolutionized French winemaking by returning to natural, traditional methods.
Fact 03
The estate uses ancient foudres, some over a century old, to age their wines without imparting strong oak flavors.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are harvested by hand and undergo strict sorting. Winemaking follows the traditional Lapierre method: semi-carbonic maceration in old oak foudres and concrete vats without the use of sulfur dioxide or artificial yeasts. Fermentation takes place at low temperatures to preserve fresh fruit aromas. The wine is aged on its fine lees for several months before bottling. It is bottled unfiltered and unfined, with minimal or no added sulfur, preserving the raw, living character of the wine.
