2022 Lapierre Morgon N

A natural Gamay from one of Morgon's greatest estates in Beaujolais, France, reflecting a return to traditional, natural winemaking practices. This no-sulfur added wine is produced from the Morgon appellation, known for its distinctive terroir. The wine demonstrates significant aging potential of around ten years and is considered ageworthy.

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Specs

Type: Red

Grapes: Gamay

Winemaker: Mathieu & Camille Lapierre

Vintage: 2022

Geography

Country: France

Region: Beaujolais

Sub-region: Morgon

Vineyard: 60 yrs, 10 ha

Farming

Certified organic; estate practices include organic and biodynamic methods; no pesticides or chemicals used in the vineyard; no added sulfites.

Harvest

Grapes harvested at peak ripeness with minimal intervention

Fermentation

Native fermentation with semi-carbonic maceration, no sulfur or added yeast, maceration up to 3 weeks

Aging

9 months in older 216L barrels and old Burgundy barrels on fine lees, no chaptalization or heavy filtration