A family estate
A PROUDLY ASSUMED CODE OF CONDUCT
THEMarcel Lapierre estateis a family estate that originated in the early 20th century in the Beaujolais vineyards. Michel Lapierre, a cellar master, settled in the village of Villié-Morgnon at the beginning of the last century. His son Camille joined him and learned about direct wine sales in the 1950s. Then came Marcel, who took over from his father and dedicated himself to abiodynamic viticultureand more natural. He trained withJulie Chauvetand gradually changed the practices in the field. Marcel passed away in 2010 and his sonMathieusucceeds him alongside his motherMarriedand his auntCamilleAll three perpetuate the legacy of Marcel, who was a fervent advocate of natural wines and a true pioneer in the field.biodynamics.
A pioneer of biodynamic agriculture
THE PURE EXPRESSION OF THE TERROIR
The Marcel Lapierre estate is one of the jewels of the appellation.Morgon.The vineyard covers 13 hectares in the commune of Villié-Morgon and is entirely planted with Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc. The vines are on average 60 years old and thrive in soil composed ofdecomposed graniteThe certified estateECOCERTfor these good practices inbiodynamic viticultureThe aim is to produce authentic wines. This involves the free expression of the terroir by eliminating chemical inputs and adapting working techniques to the vineyard.
High-quality wines
EXPERTISE IN LINE WITH VERY STRONG VALUES
The desire to adapt the culture of the domainMarcel LapierreAdhering to the principles of biodynamics in no way prevents combining technical advancements with traditional methods. This is achieved, for example, through entirely manual harvesting with rigorous sorting, or through a typically traditional Beaujolais winemaking process without the addition of SO2 or exogenous yeasts. The owners have also opted for the complete absence of chemical inputs in their vineyard work, replacing them with organic fertilizers. Furthermore, the return togentle farming methodsThis translates into non-interventionist winemaking and the absence of chemical fertilizers at this stage of the winemaking process. All of this allows the fruit and the terroir to fully express themselves, resulting in vibrant wines that are highly characteristic of the vineyard's soils. Thus, for each vintage, Domaine Marcel Pierre produces three distinct cuvées: Morgon, Raisins Gaulois, and Cuvée Camille. If you are fortunate enough to taste a wine from this pioneering biodynamic estate, you will discover an aromatic, crisp, and fruity wine.
