Domaine Marcel Lapierre Juliénas 2022
Domaine Marcel Lapierre
From the Lapierre domaine that helped define natural Beaujolais, this Juliénas shows the other side of Gamay — more structured and earthy than their famous Morgon but with the same uncompromising no-sulfite approach. It's a wine with genuine rough edges that make it feel alive in the glass. Serve slightly cool for maximum impact.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Bright red cherry and wild strawberry burst from the glass, joined by crushed violets and a hint of fresh-turned earth. A subtle granitic minerality lies beneath the fruit.
Palate
Juicy and textured, with tart cherry and raspberry balanced by a gentle tannic grip from the granite soils. There's a peppery, almost gamey undercurrent that adds seriousness to the fruit-forward profile.
Finish
Medium-length with lingering cherry, a touch of mint, and clean mineral freshness. The tannins fade gently.
- Varietal
- Gamay Noir
- Blend
- 100% Gamay Noir
- Vineyards
- Juliénas vineyards on granitic soils at 300m elevation
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Charcuterie board with saucisson sec and cornichons
Produced by the Lapierre family in Juliénas using the carbonic maceration methods championed by the late Marcel Lapierre, the godfather of natural winemaking in Beaujolais.
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