Marcel Lapierre took over the family domaine from his father in 1973. The winery dates back to the early 1900’s. In 1981 Marcel met Jules Chauvet. A winemaker, researcher and chemist, Chavet preached for natural wines and the traditional methods of Beaujolais. Joined by local vignerons Guy Breton, Jean-Paul Thévenet, and Jean Foillard, Marcel led a group that soon went to the forefront of this movement. Kermit Lynch called this group the Gang of Four, and the name has stuck ever since. Sadly Marcel passed away in 2010. His son Mathieu and daughter Camille continue the work that their father pioneered, now introducing biodynamic vineyard practices and ensuring that Marcel’s legacy lives on.
Light red in color. Almost translucent. 13% ABV. For those who care about such things this is the “S” version of the wine. Pretty nose of red fruits, orange zest, iron and damp forest floor. Medium body with nice acidity. Cranberry, minerals, bing cherries and earth on the palate. Aging well and absolutely delicious. Kermit Lynch has wrote that this wine can age for upwards of 20 years. Maybe so, but I will be drinking my last several bottles over the next 2-3 years.
My rating: 92 points.
Marcel Lapierre Morgon is one of the great wine values in the world. The 2017 vintage, released late last year, was just a little over $30 per bottle. One of the very few wines that I would still consider buying by the case.