Matt Perlman

9.5

Mag. So lifted and ethereal—strawberries, soil and sous bois glide across the palate. Not sure if it’s the producer or just the temps a’ changin’ but this is simply in a different register from most Beaujolais today — 3 years ago

Paul Weil

9.0

This Bordeaux is delicious, medium bodied with dusty mocha cherry flavors. — 4 years ago

Loren Loftesnes

9.5

Hit this one right at its peak. Absolutely fantastic bottle paired with an on point tasting menu in Niseko Japan. — 4 years ago

with Rosita

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

Octavian Darwin Tsen

9.5

We all have that experience that we would love to undergo again, sans the memory, afresh: my first taste of peaty Scotch; the magnificent atmosphere of a Souls game; one’s first orgasm with a loved one; or, encountering a truly great, mature, Burgundy. Wipe the slate clean, let us start again; I’m sure that’s how we all clamor. But all that’s left is to forge on, in search of higher highs and the brighter lights. Nose: starts off tight, with dried, tart raspberries and strawberries, opens up to earth, oak, vanilla later, without overwhelming the fruit. Even a bit of perfumed peaches. Palate: layered light plums, juicy mid-ripe strawberries, gentle and super-silky tannins, extremely luscious mouthfeel. Finish: long, notes of stewed tea, recurrent umami and minerals. Puts the LONG in prolonged. Oh my. Oh. — 6 years ago

Fernando Robles

9.1

Sabor terso y delicado, semi seco — 3 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.2

This wine took us on ride. This opened yourhful and rich and began to show more vibrant crisp citrus. Once this came all the way to room temp, it began to show some red fruited rich character. Haven’t bought this before this vintage, but will do so koving forward. — 4 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.1

This had lots of red cherry, strawberry with fresh cut flowers & crushed. rock. — 4 years ago

Manny Abascal

8.9

Fruity, mineral, light bodied, missing something in middle, long finish. — 5 years ago

Joseph Gannon

9.3

earthy, leathery, blue fruits, great value — 6 years ago

with Brooke

Esther Garcia

9.4

Amber gold. Candied orange, floral hints. Rich, dense. — 6 years ago

Bryan Thomas

9.2

2015 - ripe and quite intense with excellent concentration and beautiful balance. These wines are the real deal — 6 years ago

Bruce Gunther

9.1

Nice, full-bodied wine. Dry, with notes of mushroom and plum. — 4 years ago

William Szustak

9.8

How can this only be rated 7.9? Uncouth plebes... — 4 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.2

Gala Dinner — 4 years ago

Lori K

8.9

Todd really liked, great fruit, low acid, well balanced, slightly sweet fruit almost. Lori thought it was ok, but not as taken as Todd — 5 years ago

Boris Mathiszik

8.9

Solid Bordeaux. What makes it special is that we bought it at the Carrefour in Jinqiao, Pudong Shanghai, probably the best French wine supermarket collection in all of Asia. — 5 years ago

Brigitte Desharnais

9.0

Vin blanc, acidité présente +, arômes agrumes. Sec, non boisé. Environ 6 euros. — 6 years ago

Maria Winther

9.0

Dette er en favoritt blant de rimeligste vinene. — 6 years ago

John Willison

9.2

Dark berry, a bit of funk, and some heat on the nose. Austere berries, a jammy mid palate, and an earthy, lingering finish. All about burgundy. — 6 years ago