COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Gamay
PRODUCER
Domaine Marcel Lapierre
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Marcel Lapierre is a legendary estate in the Beaujolais region, widely celebrated as a pioneer of the natural wine movement. Under the guidance of traditionalist Jules Chauvet, the late Marcel Lapierre, along with a small group of like-minded winemakers known as the 'Gang of Four,' revolutionized the region in the 1980s by returning to old-school, chemical-free viticulture. Today, the estate is run with the same passion and philosophy by Marcel's children, Mathieu and Camille Lapierre. Their Morgon cuvée, sourced from old vines averaging 70 years of age, is a benchmark representation of the Morgon appellation, showcasing the profound depth and complexity that Gamay can achieve when grown on granitic soils.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€32
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Marcel Lapierre was a leading member of the 'Gang of Four', who pioneered the natural wine movement in Beaujolais in the 1980s.
Fact 02
The estate's vines average 70 years of age, with some plots planted over a century ago on granitic soils.
Fact 03
Harvesting is done entirely by hand, with strict sorting in the vineyard to ensure only pristine grapes enter the cellar.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Domaine Marcel Lapierre is defined by minimal intervention and traditional techniques. Grapes are harvested entirely by hand and undergo a strict sorting process. Fermentation takes place using semi-carbonic maceration with whole clusters in temperature-controlled oak vats, relying solely on native yeasts. No sulfur dioxide is added during the fermentation process. The wine is aged on its fine lees for approximately nine months in old oak foudres (large casks) ranging from 3 to 13 years of age, ensuring no dominant oak flavors are imparted. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered, with only a minimal dose of sulfites added at bottling for stability in the standard cuvée.
