Lapierre, Raisins Gaulois, 2025

£22.30

Young‑vine Gamay from Lapierre, labeled Vin de France. Semi‑carbonic fermentation and short tank élevage yield a bright, easy‑drinking red under screwcap at 12% ABV; serve lightly chilled.

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At a glance

Producer: Domaine Marcel Lapierre
Region: Beaujolais
Appellation: Vin de France
Grape: Gamay
Vintage: 2025
Country: France
Wine type: Red
Alcohol: 12.0%
Size: 75.0cl
Farming: Organic — practising

Taste profile

Body: Light
Acidity: Medium
Tannin: Low
Sweetness: Dry

What to eat with it

Apricot‑glazed ham
Veal meatballs with Parmesan and tomato sauce
Beef stroganoff

How to serve it

Serve: Cellar temperature (14–16°C)

Why Cave selected it

Benchmark Lapierre glou‑glou Gamay: organically farmed young vines, low‑intervention winemaking, reliably vibrant and versatile when lightly chilled.

About the wine

The grapes are processed by semi-carbonic maceration and ferment in cement tanks; a process that seeks to highlight the character of the land and variety. Delicious fruitiness that’s accompanied by light volume and a mellow finish. We recommend serving lightly chilled.

About Domaine Marcel Lapierre

The domaine is owned and administered by Marie and Marcel Lapierre in association with Jean-Claude Chanudet. Between them they purchased the then bankrupt estate in 1995 and have since breathed new life into the vineyards and cellar. The 13 hectares of Gamay vines are located mainly in Morgon although there is a small parcel of vines in Cotes du Py. The average age of the vines is 60 years and everything is carried out according to organic principles: the grapes are handpicked and there is very little intervention in the cellar.

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