Red dry
One of the most intriguing natural-style Beaujolais wines, distinguished by its vibrant fruit, graceful mineral structure, and refreshing lightness. An elegant and energetic red wine from the prestigious Morgon appellation, made from old ‘Gamay’ vines growing on granite hillside parcels. The winemaking philosophy is minimal intervention, allowing the grapes and soil to fully express themselves.
The aroma reveals ripe red berries – cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant – alongside floral nuances and subtle herbal tones with a hint of granite-driven minerality. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, with bright acidity, gently firm tannins, and a long, elegant finish where dark berry freshness merges with a delicate smoky touch.
The vines grow in granite soils, giving the wine structure, energy, and a true sense of terroir.
The grapes are harvested by hand, and fermentation is carried out with whole-cluster carbonic maceration, using native yeasts, without filtration, and without excessive sulfites. The wine is aged in old oak barrels.
Serve at 14–16 °C with grilled beef and pepper sauce, grilled wild duck with cherry sauce, or mature hard cheese with almonds.
Marcel Lapierre is one of the key names not only in the Morgon appellation but in the entire Beaujolais region. After taking over the winery from his father, Marcel soon began following the teachings of the famous winemaker and chemist Jules Chauvet, who, as early as the mid-20th century, promoted natural winemaking, avoiding pesticides and herbicides, and encouraged working with healthy grapes and minimal intervention in the cellar.
Marcel’s philosophy quickly attracted like-minded colleagues – together with three other similarly minded winemakers, he became a member of the famous (though unofficial) club “The Gang of Four”. This movement revived the reputation of Beaujolais, which had long been associated with cheap, hastily made Beaujolais Nouveau, and restored its place among France’s high-quality wines.
After Marcel’s sudden passing in 2010, the winery was taken over by his children, Camille and Mathieu, who continue to uphold their father’s vision. The estate works according to biodynamic and organic principles, and in the cellar, a philosophy of minimal intervention is strictly followed – fermentation occurs naturally, without added yeasts, and sulfite use is kept to an absolute minimum.
Wine Style
Marcel Lapierre wines are renowned for their purity, natural expression, and the distinctive character of the ‘Gamay’ grape. These are warm, fruit-driven, yet refined wines that perfectly reflect the Morgon terroir.
Prestigious Vineyards
The estate works with old ‘Gamay’ vines in the Morgon appellation, some over 60 years old.
Aging and Drinking Window
The wines ferment naturally using carbonic maceration and indigenous yeasts. They are aged in large, used oak casks to preserve the fresh fruit character.
Marcel Lapierre wines are delightful to drink young for their vibrant fruit, but they also have the potential to age gracefully for 5–10 years, gaining complexity and refined nuances over time.
