Marcel Lapierre

Morgon

2022

Beaujolais

France

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Gamay

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Gamay

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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.

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France

Region

Beaujolais

Producer

Marcel Lapierre

Vintage

2022

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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.