Beaujolais
Marcel Lapierre - Morgon - Red - 2023
Characteristics
Country / Region: Beaujolais
Vintage: 2023
Name: AOP Morgon
Grape variety: 100% Gamay
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 (RVF)
Wine:
The 2023 Red Morgon perfectly captures the estate’s signature fruit-driven style and the distinct character of the appellation. Fresh notes of black fruit, cherry, and licorice mingle with a delicate hint of violet, while silky tannins frame its vibrant, flavorful core. An irresistible expression of Morgon.Vinification:
Hand harvested from 70-year-old vines planted in granite arenas. Traditional Beaujolais semi-carbonic maceration, without SO2 or yeasting, for 10 to 21 days. Aged in 216-litre barrels for approximately 9 months.Certified organic wine.
Temperature:
Serve between 16 and 18°C.Food and wine pairing:
Grilled meats, veal chops, parsley chicken thighs, mixed meat kebabs, country buffet.Cellar aging:
From now until 2032.
Marcel Lapierre, a true pioneer, shaped a generation of winemakers and wine lovers. Long before the natural wine movement took off, he championed a new style—vibrant, fruit-driven wines that broke with convention.
In 1981, he made a bold choice: vinifying without sulfur or added yeast and embracing biodynamic farming, eliminating chemical fertilizers and herbicides—a radical approach at the time.
Today, his legacy lives on through his son Mathieu (since 2004) and daughter Camille (since 2013), who continue his work with the same meticulous care, crafting wines with unwavering respect for their 18-hectare estate.