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Vinification follows traditional Beaujolais methods: whole-cluster, semi-carbonic maceration using only native yeasts, with minimal sulfur or none at all, depending on the bottling. Aging takes place in used Burgundy barrels, allowing for gentle oxidation and the development of complex tertiary notes. The 2024 vintage, marked by a warm growing season balanced by cool nights, brings exceptional ripeness with poise, making this release both immediately expressive and cellar-worthy.
Pair it with roast duck, lentils with wild mushrooms, or aged tomme cheese. This cuve is best enjoyed with a light chill in youth or aged for a decade or more to explore its full aromatic depth.
Domaine Lapierre is a cornerstone of the natural wine movement and a benchmark in Beaujolais. Founded by Marcel Lapierre, who took over the family estate in 1973, the domaine became globally renowned in the 1980s when Marcel, inspired by Jules Chauvet, turned toward organic farming, native yeast fermentation, and no sulfur additionspractices that were revolutionary at the time.
Now run by Marcels children, Mathieu and Camille Lapierre, the domaine continues its commitment to minimal intervention and the honest expression of terroir. All vineyards are organically farmed, and winemaking remains steadfastly low-intervention, producing wines that are vibrant, transparent, and full of life.
Cuve Marcel Lapierre is their most profound bottlingcrafted as an homage to Marcels vision, and a vivid encapsulation of Morgons depth, energy, and aging potential.
