Cuvée Marcel Lapierre is a fine tribute to the great man he was, on vines that are hundreds of years old. This exceptional cuvée reflects his character: robust and powerful. The wine reveals exhilarating flavors of stewed red fruits and spices that stretch to a long, delicate finish. The quintessence of Lapierre!
Features
Estate
Domaine Marcel Lapierre
Cuvée
MMXXII
Vintage
2022
Designation
Morgon
Region
Beaujolais
Grape varieties
100% Gamay
Terroirs
Poor, acidic granite arena
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Traditional Beaujolais semi-carbonic maceration without SO2 or yeast, from 15 to 36 days.
Breeding
9 months in 216-litre barrels
Alcohol content
14.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Expressive and deep, notes of ripe black fruit, liquorice and violet
Mouth
Lively, tangy, unctuous, greedy, a balance between silky tannins and the acidity of red fruit.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairing
Pair with black pudding with apples, poultry brochettes, suckling pig, St Marcellin cheese...
Marcel Lapierre Estate
Morgon
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2021) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
Mathieu Lapierre, now joined by his sister Camille, continues the work built up by his father Marcel, who passed away too soon. It was in 1981, under the impetus of Jules Chauvet, a distinguished researcher, that Marcel Lapierre decided to vinify without sulfur or cultured yeasts, and to cultivate his vines biodynamically. Since his death, Mathieu Lapierre has continued his father's work with the same passion and success. A former chef, Mathieu Lapierre is driven by precision and rigor. Sulfur-free is not an absolute quest, and should only be achieved when the conditions are right. 2017 presents us with a dilemma, that of choosing between the cuvée nature and the cuvée sulfitée, each possessing qualities that the other does not! It's a matter of taste that only the connoisseur will be able to decide, as both philosophies seem relevant to us.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
Since Marcel Lapierre's death, his wife Marie, son Mathieu and daughter Camille have been perpetuating the spirit of the "natural" wines he pioneered. The Lapierre family's strength lies in their very fine parcels of land, cultivated organically since 1981, which enable them to create a Morgon that is representative of the appellation, complemented by a "sans soufre" for immediate pleasure and a more confidential Julienas. To meet demand, the domaine also buys in grapes. The wine is aged without sulfur for an average of nine months, in barrels ranging from three to thirteen years old, as well as in venerable foudres. The domaine has entered an era in which it can produce "natural" wines with regularity, without overflowing.
James Suckling
Graded area (2021 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. DANIEL S. Published on 30/10/2024
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