Domaine Marcel Lapierre "Le Beaujolais" 2025

In Short

A fresh, light-bodied Gamay from Beaujolais with bright cherry and raspberry, silky tannins, and the mineral spine that defines the region.

Quick Facts

• Region: Beaujolais, France
• Variety: Gamay
• Style: Light-bodied red
• Best For: Weeknight drinking, chilled

Why We Stock It

Lapierre's basic Beaujolais sits at that rare intersection of genuine quality and everyday drinkability. It tastes like wine that wants to be enjoyed now, with friends, without ceremony. At this price it offers the freshness and structure that make Gamay worth seeking out.

Tasting Profile

Bright and mineral, with the natural freshness that defines young Beaujolais.

• Aroma: Cherry, raspberry, subtle floral notes
• Palate: Fresh, juicy, silky tannins, mineral backbone
• Structure & Finish: Medium acidity, fruit-forward finish, lingering length

Winemaking

Made in the Beaujolais tradition, the wine sees minimal oak aging to preserve the wine's natural freshness and fruit character. Gamay is fermented for brief periods, allowing bright aromatics and silky tannin structure to emerge.

Serving & Pairing

Serve between 50 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit, lightly chilled. No decanting needed. This wine pairs well with a weeknight roast chicken or pizza, and also holds up to a composed dinner of duck breast with cherry gastrique, where the mineral backbone and acidity cut through richness.

The Estate

Domaine Marcel Lapierre is a grower in Beaujolais, producing wine across the region's crus and broader appellations. The domaine focuses on natural winemaking practices and minimal intervention in the cellar.

Terroir

Beaujolais sits in the north of the Rhone valley, where granite and schist soils give Gamay its distinctive mineral spine and delicate structure. The continental climate brings warm days and cool nights, which preserve acidity and push flavor toward red fruit rather than ripe jammy character.