MATHIEU & CAMILLE LAPIERRE
Morgon Cuvée Marcel Lapierre
2019
- Organic
$169.09*
About this winery
David Schildknecht of the Wine Advocate implores consumers to drink more Beaujolais calling it a "happy hunting ground for jaded or bargain-seeking wine lovers" continuing a trend that has brought much greater exposure to the region over the past few vintages. We are thrilled to again offer one of the region's most exciting producers Domaine Mathieu and Camille Lapierre. Long-time followers will note change in name from Domaine M. Lapierre to Mathieu and Camille. Sadly Marcel passed away in...
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Production notes
Produced only during so-called “exceptional” years, the Cuvée ML will then come from the oldest vines in the estate. Century-old vines located on the Côte du Py and century-old vines located at a place called "Le Douby", near Fleurie. The production never totals more than 2.5 hectares
Tasting notes
The 2019 Cuvée Marcel Lapierre is concentrated and intense, while maintaining a lovely sense of delicacy and lift. With aromas of cherry, liquorice and violet. You'll get plenty of bright fruits, soaring spices, and a lovely mineral undercurrent. When you add the velvety texture, you get a very compelling and elevated expression of Beaujolais.