Domaine Marcel Lapierre is one of the most important estates in Beaujolais. Marcel was among the pioneers who brought traditional, low-intervention winemaking back to the region, and his influence can still be felt across the world of wine today. His children Mathieu and Camille continue that work with remarkable consistency, producing Gamay that combines purity, generosity and a beautiful sense of place.

The Morgon Vieilles Vignes is made from 100% Gamay, sourced from old vines averaging around 70 years of age, rooted in the poor, granitic soils of Morgon. Everything is harvested by hand, followed by traditional semi-carbonic maceration with indigenous yeasts and around nine months of ageing in older oak barrels.

The 2025 has all the beautiful fruit we expect from Lapierre, but with a little more depth and structure. Ripe cherries, raspberries, violets, a touch of liquorice and that lovely mineral character that makes Morgon so distinctive. Silky tannins, wonderful freshness and a long, savoury finish.

A serious Beaujolais that never forgets how enjoyable wine should be. Beautiful now with a little air, but certainly capable of developing over the coming years. One of those bottles we're always excited to see back at Appellance.