Domaine Lapierre - Morgon 2024

Domaine Lapierre - Morgon 2024Marcel Lapierre took over the family domaine in 1973. The big event in his winemaking career, was his adoption of natural practices as preached by Jules Chavet, a chemist and researcher that fought against the introduction of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in the 1950s. Lapierre, together with Guy Breton, Jean Paul Thvenet, and Jean Foillard, worked together to establish a natural approach for wine in Beaujolais. In the face of a region whose

the French judges were shocked: they had chosen the 1973 Stag’s Leap as the best red wine and the 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay

and Camillo

Sparkling that isn’t rushed

The winegrowing is dominated by red varieties

their hallmark balance is evident in every glass

No longer overwhelmed by wood

allowing them to capture the aromas and flavour of their terroir

as he feels it would overpower Chardonnay’s intrinsic delicacy

When their scores were tallied

sugars and tannins

Other water-saving techniques have been adopted in the winery

The flavour is rich and delightfully fruity