Marcel Lapierre, Gamay "Raisins Gaulois" Beaujolais 2024 metallica maritime influences of the Pacific

maritime influences of the Pacific Ocean provide the fruit an extended period on the vine whereby the grapes develop increased flavor

the grape fell into near extinction until the late 1940s

with complicating notes of lemon zest and sea salt

with a beautiful balance of fresh red fruit and delicate floral aromas

A sweet entry

Marcel Lapierre, Gamay "Raisins Gaulois" Beaujolais 2024 metallica maritime influences of the PacificEvery decision the Lapierres make in the vineyard and the cellar is aimed at capturing Gamay at its most irresistibly drinkable. They harvest only from young vines for this cuve, and age the wine for just a few months. This may seem like barely enough time for grapes to transform into wine, but thats the point: to deliver the freshest Gamay possible. Almost all the grapes for this cuve come from within the Morgon cru, but the wine is not entitled to