The Cuvée Marcel Lapierre is a beautiful tribute to the remarkable man he was, made from century-old vines. This exceptional cuvée reflects his character: robust and powerful. The wine reveals exhilarating flavors of stewed red fruits and spices that linger in a long, delicate finish. The quintessence of Lapierre!
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Eye
Light color, with hints of crushed raspberries
Nose
Fresh, notes of fresh fruit
Palate
Dominated by red fruit notes, rich, harmonious, velvety, with a beautiful balance between light tannins and a lovely structure
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink starting at
2027
Drink before
2034
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with black pudding with apples, chicken skewers, suckling pig, and St. Marcellin cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Mathieu Lapierre, now joined by his sister Camille, continues the work begun by his father Marcel, who passed away too soon. It was in 1981, at the urging of Jules Chauvet, a distinguished researcher, that Marcel Lapierre decided to make wine without sulfur or cultured yeasts and to cultivate his vineyards using biodynamic methods. Since his father’s passing, Mathieu Lapierre has carried on his father’s legacy with the same passion—and with great success. A former executive chef, Mathieu Lapierre is driven by precision and rigor. Sulfur-free winemaking is not an absolute goal and should only be pursued when conditions allow. The 2017 vintage presents a dilemma: choosing between the “nature” cuvée and the sulfited one, each possessing qualities that the other lacks! It’s a matter of taste that only the connoisseur can decide, as both philosophies seem equally valid to us.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2024 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Since Marcel Lapierre’s passing, his wife Marie, his son Mathieu, and his daughter Camille have carried on the spirit of “natural” wines, of which he was one of the pioneers. The Lapierres’ strength lies in their beautiful vineyard parcels, which have been organically farmed since 1981, allowing them to produce a Morgon that is representative of the appellation, complemented by a “sulfur-free” wine offering immediate enjoyment and a more exclusive Julienas. To meet demand, the estate also purchases 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 large casks. The estate has entered an era in which it can produce “natural” wines consistently, without overflow.
James Suckling
Rated winery (2021 guide) Recommended
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