Marcel Lapierre, Gamay "Raisins Gaulois" Beaujolais 2024

Every decision the Lapierres make in the vineyard and the cellar is aimed at capturing Gamay at its most irresistibly drinkable. They harvest only from young vines for this cuvée, and age the wine for just a few months. This may seem like barely enough time for grapes to transform into wine, but that’s the point: to deliver the freshest Gamay possible.

Almost all the grapes for this cuvée come from within the Morgon cru, but the wine is not entitled to the Morgon appellation because yields surpass the accepted limit of 56 hl/ha. This is intentional: the high yields prevent excessive concentration and yield an easy-drinking, fruit-driven red with low alcohol.

The 2024 is coursing with energy, and each sip delivers mouthfuls of fresh fruit. A wine as inviting as this one opens itself to endless pairing possibilities, from takeout burritos to your next picnic.