Marcel Lapierre

Morgon

2022
Beaujolais
France
Say It
Mar-SEL La-pee-YAYR Mor-GONG
Varietal
Gamay
$44
Size
750ml
Quality
Red
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Morgon, Beaujolais
GRAPE VARIETAL(S)
Gamay
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Gamay is a very old Burgundian variety often overshadowed by Pinot Noir. In the past, Gamay wines were often simple light and fruity wines, but old vine Gamay, especially Cru wines in Beaujolais have the potential to make very serious age-worthy wines with complex red and dark fruit, spice, and floral components at reasonable prices, especially for the serious complexity found in these wines.
Country / State
France
Region
Beaujolais
Producer
Marcel Lapierre
Vintage
2022

Marcel Lapierre

Beaujolais


Marcel Lapierre took over the family domaine in 1973, but it was not until the early 1980s that, under the tutelage of Jules Chauvet, he embraced the notion of natural winemaking. Sadly Marcel passed away in 2010, but his son Mathieu and daughter Camille carry the torch, incorporating biodynamic practices. 


Marcel was one of the so-called Gang of Four, which together included Thévenet, Breton, and Foillard. They were the early pioneers of natural and traditional winemaking, focusing on low-yielding old vines, no use of pesticides or herbicides, and nonintervention in the winery including the use of natural yeasts and aging in large-oak foudres.