Karen Larson

9.5

Smooth velvety, deep blackberry and smoke. #liquidheaven #thatsgoodshit — 3 years ago

with Craig

Ann Kunes

9.0

Very good, a little sweeter than some. Very flavorful, fruit forward. Repeat — 5 years ago

Karen Larson

9.3

Jammy Jam jam reminds us of growing up with blueberry syrup with pancakes. Love it!❣️ — 5 years ago

with Craig and Bob

John Hagood

9.2

2016 at Dertien in Rotterdam on 1/13/2019 with Liz and Heleen. Strong for Besujolais. — 5 years ago

Jay Lane

8.9

Good, smooth, tasty — 5 years ago

Rob Sternthal

9.4

After a wonderful day with the Winemaker, he convinced me that this was a pop and pour today. He was right!!!! Beautiful expression of a Cab Franc. @Anthony Biagi @Ian Fenwick - Hourglass Wine Co — 6 years ago

Sarah Oettel

9.0

Granny Smith apple. Tart with piercing acidity. Almost clear. Some salinity. Perfume, slight petrol. — 7 years ago

Mikhail Sinanan

9.0

Very bright and fruity. Well-balanced — 7 years ago

Ow

9.2

Excellent, fruity and light. Like a good Beaujolais. — 4 years ago

Daniel Taub

9.6

One word. Stunning. @Anthony Biagi — 4 years ago

John Malcolm

10

Extraordinary. Inky, deep purple color. Intoxicating bouquet. Plums, blackberries, dark cherries, chocolate, and a hint of tobacco. Full mouth feel. Elegant. Complex. A finish with a hint of sweetness. Decant for at least 60 minutes - it’s worth the wait. — 5 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

If you want to impress a Somm with a bottle of wine, bring a Grand Cru Gamay. I hate using the term Beaujolais. It gives a lot of people the lesser impression of Beaujolais Nouveau which, equates to the impression left by Blue Nun in the 70’s/early 80’s and Yellow Tail in and around 2000.

This is one of my favorite producers of Gamay, a member of the “Gang of Four”; Lapierre, Thevenet, Foillard & Breton. There is a fifth honoree member to the “Gang of Four”, Yvon Metras, who I enjoy equally. If you want to finally appreciate this varietal, look for one of these producers from Morgan or Fleurie.

The nose reveals; dark cherries, blackberries, dark plum, stewed plum, baked strawberries, blueberry hues, spearmint, granitic minerals/soil, dark berry cola, thyme, rich forest floor, touch of cinnamon, very light caramel, dark chocolate, Indian spices, berry bubblegum, touch of band-aid, steeped fruit teas, limestone minerals, a whiff of black pepper, dark red, purple fresh flowers with shades of violets.

The body is full, rich and guides over the palate. It shows some tannins. The structure & tension are still big. The length and balance are at the beginnings of truly rounding into butterfly form. Still will benefit from 5 plus years in bottle. Bright red florals are far more pronounced on the palate. Ripe/bright; dark tart cherries, blackberries, dark plum, stewed plum, baked strawberries, half baked rhubarb with lovely blueberry hues, blood orange & dry raisins. Spearmint, tree sap, granitic minerals/soil pressed in to the palate, dark berry cola, orange peel, thyme, rich forest floor, touch of cinnamon, very light caramel, dark chocolate, Indian spices, berry bubblegum, touch of band-aid, steeped fruit teas, limestone minerals, hints of black pepper, dark red, purple fresh flowers with shades of violets. The acidity is like a warm summer rain shower. The long, rich, ripe, well balanced, elegant finish is nicely persistent for minutes.

12% ABV 👍

Photos of; Domaine Marcel Lapierre, Marcel Lapierre (may he RIP-2010), Marcel’s son and current Winemaker-Matheiu Lapierre and their Morgan Vineyard.
— 5 years ago

Michael O'Sullivan

9.2

My first cru Beaujolais and I was blown away. Very impressive - complex, good fruit, lots of acidity - strawberry pie filling — 7 years ago

Elizabeth

9.4

Dry but fruity — 4 years ago

Rob Sternthal

9.4

Da Bear! @Patria @Anthony Biagi strikes again! Loving this wine tonight. — 4 years ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.9

Citrus. Muscaty. Broad, adequate acidity. — 5 years ago

with Grace and William

Andrew Lohse

9.2

(Out of 3L) bright red fruit - raspberry, cherry - on a lighter, super fresh frame. Graphite, gravel, crunchy tannins, and immaculate structure. — 5 years ago

Lindsey Tramuta

9.4

Like butter. Smooth. Had at Usha and Claudio’s place — 5 years ago

with Cédric

Bill Masullo

9.0

Love Loire — 6 years ago

Kevin McCarthy

9.5

Incredible for the price. Vanilla, blackberries, cherries — 7 years ago