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2014 Marcel Lapierre Morgon Cuvee Marcel Lapierre

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December 17, 2023 - $51

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RATINGS

93Vinous / IWC

Smoke-accented black raspberry and cherry pit aromas are lifted by a sexy floral nuance and a hint of allspice. Juicy and expansive on the palate, offering concentrated red and blue flavors that show a refreshingly bitter edge. Closes sappy, sweet and very long, with lingering dark berry and spicecake qualities and slow-building tannins. The interplay of power and finesse here is pretty impressive.

89-91The Wine Advocate

...refined raspberry and crushed strawberry fruit on the nose, the oak nicely in sync already. The palate has a sorbet-fresh opening – orange zest, strawberry and red cherry, with a pleasant structure lending length on the finish.

REGION

France, Beaujolais, Morgon

Morgon is considered one of the finest of the Beaujolais Cru appellations. It is also the second largest with 2,717 acres of vineyards. The appellation is in central Beaujolais south of Fleurie and is centered around Mont du Py, whose Côte du Py granite hillsides are home to some of the best Morgon vineyards. The Gamays made in Morgon are full-bodied and concentrated but less fruity than other Beaujolais Crus. Morgons are also known for their ability to age, unlike some other Beaujolais. The alcohol content is often relatively high and in some vintages the wines approach 14% alcohol. About 700,000 cases are produced annually.

TYPE

Red Wine, Gamay

The Gamay grape produces a light, versatile and food-friendly wine. It is best known for making Beaujolais Nouveau, but it is also grown in Loire and Tours. Thankfully the 14th C. Duke of Burgundy’s degree to ban the grape did not spread through all of France.