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

Mikhail Sinanan

9.0

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

Roberts McMullin

9.0

Great with sushi! — 8 years ago

Claudine Clement

9.1

Smooth, complex Bordeaux blend leading with Merlot. Brings back great memories from L.I. — 8 years ago

Marc On

Writer Originalverkorkt, Lobenbergs Gute Weine

9.0

Wild style. A lot of herbs, black cherry, wet leather, earth and a hint of brett. A bit thin on the palate, missing the tension. — 8 years ago

Cindy Lee

10

So good $29.95 at bevmo — 9 years ago

Michael Eighmey

VP Sales Anthony Road Wine Company

9.0

Crisp and clean — 9 years ago

Zoe Shyn

9.0

yummy #petrol — 10 years ago

with Melissa

Ruth Moore

9.8

The definition of a great Pinot... — 10 years ago

John Hagood

9.2

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

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

David Hemmerling

9.0

This is the white not Pinot it is soul deepening in the hot weather have to give the Loire props on this And wish the Wine snobs would wake up — 8 years ago

Andrew Matthews

9.0

Very floral aroma and tastes of passion fruit...smooth and refreshing at lunch paired with a pan fried sea bass — 8 years ago

Michael Schultz

8.9

Bought a case at a wine fair. Just opened up the first bottle. Very full bodied - let's see how it opens up grouch out the night! — 8 years ago

Daron Watson

8.9

cherry, peach & plum put, watermelon rind — 9 years ago

Lauren Brander

10

This is one of my favorite cabs ever - it's complex spicy and delicious — 9 years ago

with Aaron

Jason Wild

9.4

Rosé of Cabernet Franc. Delicious. BEST rosé at the 2014 NYWFC. — 10 years ago

Jay Lane

8.9

Good, smooth, tasty — 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

Katie Baroost

9.1

Great cab! — 8 years ago

Joyce Lin

8.9

Light and refreshing, pear, apple, lemon peel, a bit cheesy note at the end. Clean and neat. — 8 years ago

Michael Murphy

9.1

Full bodied Napa Cab! Smooth and lighter tannins than I was expecting. Decanted 6 hours before enjoying. — 8 years ago

Rachael Doob

9.0

Nice! Good acid, bright, crisp, green apple and peach. — 9 years ago

Chelsea Milowski

9.1

Full-bodied yet refreshing. Acidic with stone fruit on the palate and long finish. — 9 years ago

Michael Mudd

10

Really buttery nice wine — 10 years ago

Jonathan Patch

9.6

Celery and honey. Amazeballs. — 10 years ago