Domaine Marcel Lapierre
Domaine Marcel Lapierre is a founding light of the natural-wine movement in Morgon, Beaujolais, farming Gamay biodynamically since the 1970s. The domaine’s steep, schistous vineyards impart explosive fruit character and crunchy acidity.
Grapes undergo semi-carbonic maceration in open vats, with daily pigeage to extract bright color and fine tannins. Aging in old barrels preserves the wine’s lift and purity.
Lapierre’s Morgons are renowned for raspberry-driven vibrancy, floral perfume, and a rustic charm that belies their finesse. The wines are examples of Gamay at its most honest and joyful.
Domaine Marcel Lapierre is a founding light of the natural-wine movement in Morgon, Beaujolais, farming Gamay biodynamically since the 1970s. The domaine’s steep, schistous vineyards impart explosive fruit character and crunchy acidity.
Grapes undergo semi-carbonic maceration in open vats, with daily pigeage to extract bright color and fine tannins. Aging in old barrels preserves the wine’s lift and purity.
Lapierre’s Morgons are renowned for raspberry-driven vibrancy, floral perfume, and a rustic charm that belies their finesse. The wines are examples of Gamay at its most honest and joyful.
Domaine Marcel Lapierre is a founding light of the natural-wine movement in Morgon, Beaujolais, farming Gamay biodynamically since the 1970s. The domaine’s steep, schistous vineyards impart explosive fruit character and crunchy acidity.
Grapes undergo semi-carbonic maceration in open vats, with daily pigeage to extract bright color and fine tannins. Aging in old barrels preserves the wine’s lift and purity.
Lapierre’s Morgons are renowned for raspberry-driven vibrancy, floral perfume, and a rustic charm that belies their finesse. The wines are examples of Gamay at its most honest and joyful.
The wines of Marcel Lapierre are emblematic of the natural wine movement and a benchmark for Morgon, one of the key crus of Beaujolais. They are crafted with a deep respect for terroir, minimal intervention, and a commitment to showcasing the purity of Gamay.
Lapierre’s wines are known for their vibrant fruit, finesse, and liveliness. Made from organically farmed, old-vine Gamay grown on granite soils, they display bright red and dark berry aromas, floral notes, and a signature mineral core. The approach in the cellar is gentle and transparent—indigenous yeast fermentations, no synthetic additives, minimal or no sulfur, and aging in old barrels to retain freshness and texture.
These wines are expressive and soulful, with a silky structure and an energy that reflects both the Morgon terroir and Lapierre’s pioneering philosophy. Whether enjoyed young for their juicy immediacy or aged for greater depth and complexity, they remain a reference point for purity, drinkability, and authenticity in Beaujolais.
