Marcel LaPierre
Little would we know that when Marcel Lapierre took over the family domaine from his father in 1973, he was on the road to becoming a legend. In 1981, his path would be forever changed by Jules Chauvet, a man whom many now call his spiritual godfather. Chauvet was a winemaker, a researcher, a chemist, and a viticultural prophet. It was he who, upon the advent of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in the 1950s, first spoke out for "natural wine," harkening back to the traditional methods of the Beaujolais. Joined by local vignerons Guy Breton, Jean-Paul Thévenet, and Jean Foillard, Marcel spearheaded a group that soon took up the torch of this movement. Kermit dubbed this clan the Gang of Four, and the name has stuck ever since. These rebels called for a return to the old practices of viticulture and vinification: starting with old vines, never using synthetic herbicides or pesticides, harvesting late, rigorously sorting to remove all but the healthiest grapes, adding minimal doses of sulfur dioxide or none at all, and disdaining chaptalization. Sadly, the end of the 2010 vintage was Marcel's last. He passed away at the end of the harvest--a poetic farewell for a man that forever changed our perception of Beaujolais. His son Mathieu and daughter Camille confidently continue the great work that their father pioneered, now introducing biodynamic vineyard practices and ensuring that Marcel's legacy lives on.
Marcel LaPierre Morgon 2019
$36.95 $48.00
From biodynamically-farmed, decomposed granite vineyards in the Cru of Morgon, the Gamay grapes are picked with a mind for rainbow spectrum fleshy, ripe fruit (blood
Marcel LaPierre Raisins Gaulois 2020
$16.95 $22.40
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France » Beaujolais
A perfect initiation to the domaine’s wines, this bottling is designed specifically for the purpose of drinking-not tasting, not spitting, but jolly, carefree quaffing. Although
Marcel Lapierre Julienas 2018
$34.95 $45.60
Its hard to imagine this being any prettier. Plush with blackberries and cherries, with subtle hints of cocoa and spices, Lapierres Julinas is drinking beautifully
Marcel Lapierre Morgon 2019 3.0L
$194.95 $256.00
From biodynamically-farmed, decomposed granite vineyards in the Cru of Morgon, the Gamay grapes are picked with a mind for rainbow spectrum fleshy, ripe fruit (blood
Marcel Lapierre Morgon 2019 1.5L
$74.95 $97.07
From biodynamically-farmed, decomposed granite vineyards in the Cru of Morgon, the Gamay grapes are picked with a mind for rainbow spectrum fleshy, ripe fruit (blood
Marcel Lapierre 'Cuvee Marcel Lapierre' Morgon 2019
$58.95 $78.40
Lapierre's Morgon is one of Beaujolais' most beloved wines. The cuvée Marcel takes their work to a much different level of depth and seriousness. Relying
Marcel LaPierre Raisins Gaulois 2019
This cuve takes the Vin de France appellation, because the Beaujolais governing body decided to do away with the Vin de Pays designation in Beaujolais,
Marcel Lapierre Morgon Cuvee N 2019
Marcel Lapierre has been pioneering the natural wine movement in Beaujolais since the 1980s and is dubbed one-fourth of Kermit Lynchs renowned Gang of Four.
Marcel Lapierre 'Cuvee' Morgon 2018
A richer, powerful wine, the 2018 Morgon Cuvee MMXVI offers a beautiful, lifted perfume of candied violets, black cherries, blueberries, and blood orange that takes
Marcel Lapierre 'Natural' Morgon 2018
Domaine Lapierre has been a pioneer in natural wine practices since the 1970s, when Marcel Lapierre first led the property to greatness. Today, it’s run
Marcel Lapierre Morgon 2018 3.0L
Kermit Lynch: "Little would we know that when Marcel Lapierre took over the family domaine from his father in 1973, he was on the road
Marcel Lapierre Morgon 2018 1.5L
Kermit Lynch: "Little would we know that when Marcel Lapierre took over the family domaine from his father in 1973, he was on the road
Marcel LaPierre Raisins Gaulois 2018
This cuvee takes the Vin de France appellation, because the Beaujolais’ governing body decided to do away with the Vin de Pays designation in Beaujolais,
Marcel LaPierre Morgon 2018
Kermit Lynch: "Little would we know that when Marcel Lapierre took over the family domaine from his father in 1973, he was on the road
Marcel Lapierre Julienas 2017
Very limited wine from this iconic Morgon producer. Marcel's children have taken the reigns since his tragic passing and they are doing a fantastic job
Marcel LaPierre Morgon 2017
James Suckling 94 Some very stony and flinty aromas with graphite. Red and dark plums, too. Smells fresh and very complex already. The palate has great
Marcel Lapierre 'Natural' Morgon 2017
Nobody’s wines taste like Marcel Lapierre’s. He is the source of a whole new school of winemaking, turning the hands of time back to wine
Marcel Lapierre Morgon 2017 1.5L
James Suckling 94 Some very stony and flinty aromas with graphite. Red and dark plums, too. Smells fresh and very complex already. The palate has great
Marcel LaPierre Raisins Gaulois 2017
" This cuvee takes the Vin de France appellation, because the Beaujolais’ governing body decided to do away with the Vin de Pays designation in
Marcel Lapierre Julienas 2016
" The Lapierre estate has come out with this new Beaujolais from fruit purchased in the village of Juliénas. While we're long fans of their
Marcel Lapierre Morgon 2016 1.5L
The methods at Lapierre are just as revolutionary as they are traditional; the detail and precision with which they work is striking and entirely different
Marcel LaPierre Morgon 2016
The methods at Lapierre are just as revolutionary as they are traditional; the detail and precision with which they work is striking and entirely different
Marcel LaPierre Raisins Gaulois 2016
I recall many years ago when Marcel Lapierre pulled me aside and asked if I thought Kermit and our clients would like his new “petit
Marcel Lapierre Julienas 2016 1.5L
" The Lapierre estate has come out with this new Beaujolais from fruit purchased in the village of Juliénas. While we're long fans of their
Marcel LaPierre Raisins Gaulois 2015
Made by the son of celebrity Beaujolais winemaker, Marcel Lapierre, who had murals painted for him around Paris upon his passing. The wine, primarily Gamay