- 91 points -
January 2020 (Vintage 2018)About as drinkable and smoothly textured as a red wine can be, this has a very easygoing and quite flavorful delivery of ripe red cherries and strawberries.
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MATHIEU & CAMILLE LAPIERRE
Raisins Gaulois
2023
- Organic
Country
France
Regulated designation
Vin de France
Region
Beaujolais
Varietal(s)
Gamay
100 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Producer's website
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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Tasting notes
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.
Press reviews
- 89 points -
Josh Raynolds, October 2019 (Vintage 208)Lurid violet. Bright and racy on the nose and palate, showing fresh red berry and bitter cherry character and subtle bitter herb and spicy nuances. Shows good clarity and spicy bite on the nicely persistent finish, which betrays just a hint of fine-grained tannins.
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