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Wine Advocate on MATHIEU & CAMILLE LAPIERRE
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Domaine Lapierre needs little introduction, I'm sure, but to give a brief one: the Domaine was founded in 1959 by Camille Lapierre. Camille's son, Marcel, took over in 1973 and rapidly became the figurehead of the natural wine movement under the guidance of Jules Chauvet, working with minimal to no added SO2 and ambient yeasts under the gaze of his microscope for security. Since 2010, the namesake of the domaine has been passed down to Marcel's children, Camille and Mathieu.
Today, the domaine totals 17 hectares within the Morgon and Vin de France AOCs. Since the 1980s, the vineyards have been worked without the influence of chemical fertilizers, synthetic products and weed killers, with the domaine receiving its organic certification with Ecocert in 2004. On top of that, the siblings are working to reduce the amount of copper-sulfur sprayed in the vineyards. As expected, the wines undergo semi-carbonic macerations and ambient yeast fermentations, followed by aging in tanks and used barrels. Their approach to sulfites is not a dogmatic one, opting to use it only when the sanitary conditions waver and in minimal quantities before long-distance travel. In fact, overseas customers have the option to choose between a minimal-sulfur and a no-sulfur Morgon cuvée. Camille and Mathieu faired well in 2022, producing fresh, bright wines with the signature Lapierre spice consistent throughout.
Kenna Wells, May 2024
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MATHIEU & CAMILLE LAPIERRE
Morgon Cuvée Camille 2022
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Beaujolais, France
55869 |
6x750ml |
Spec
2 case(s) available
$80.63*
* Suggested retail price
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- 95 Points -
James Suckling, May 2024
I like the firmness and spicy undertones to this. Complex notes of bark, dried flowers, wild cherries and lemon rind on the nose. Hints of clove. It’s medium-bodied, tight and with tension. Long, savory finish. Unfiltered. Try from 2025.
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MATHIEU & CAMILLE LAPIERRE
Morgon 2022
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Beaujolais, France
141366 |
12x750ml |
Splty
$54.99*
* Suggested retail price
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- 94 Points -
James Suckling, May 2024
This is a wild and fragrant red showing notes of dried flowers, moss, orange pith and red berry fruit. It’s medium-bodied, juicy and very fresh, with a tight and firm tannin frame that carries it a long way. This will last. Drink or hold.
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MATHIEU & CAMILLE LAPIERRE
Raisins Gaulois 2022
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Beaujolais, France
233525 |
12x750ml |
Spec
$39.00*
* Suggested retail price
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Lively, fruity and easy-drinking. Notes of raspberry, rhubarb, hints of minerality and herbs finishing with dusty tannins and fresh acidity. Grapes are from young vines (average 15 years) and though a Vin de France, much comes from the Morgon area.
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Large Format Available
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MATHIEU & CAMILLE LAPIERRE
Morgon 2021
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Beaujolais, France
225876 |
1x3000ml |
Spec
$299.06*
* Suggested retail price
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- 94 Points -
Vinous, May 2023
The 2021 Morgon Sulphité has a slightly brighter nose, more red fruit (Morello cherries and raspberry) commingling with blood orange. I find less of the oyster shell element juxtaposed against the Non-Sulphité iteration. The tannins are very fine here, with perfect acidity. It is fresh and brittle in texture, with so much vivacity towards the crunchy finish. Wonderful. Initially, I preferred the Non-Sulphité but upon further consideration, this seems to convey more amplitude.
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