Marcel Lapierre – Raisins Gaulois 2024

• Grape variety: Gamay
• Vintage: 2024
• Sweetness: Dry
• Alcohol content: 12.5 % vol.
• Bottle size: 750 ml
• Allergens: Sulfites
• Country of origin: France
• Region of origin: Burgundy, Beaujolais

Marcel Lapierre's "Raisins Gaulois" is one of the most iconic natural wines of Beaujolais and exemplifies the vibrant, unfiltered signature style of the house. Marcel Lapierre is considered one of the great pioneers of natural viticulture in France and continues to shape the modern style of Beaujolais with wines full of freshness, energy, and transparency. The granite soils give the Gamay a fine mineral tension and exceptional drinkability.

The 2024 vintage presents itself as juicy, lively, and incredibly invigorating. The wine combines fresh red fruit with floral nuances, fine spice, and a silky, uncomplicated structure. Instead of aiming for concentration or massive oak use, "Raisins Gaulois" uncompromisingly prioritizes freshness, lightness, and pure drinking pleasure. It is precisely this combination of natural vibrancy and precise elegance that makes the wine so characterful and approachable at the same time.

The winemaking process remains deliberately minimalist and transparent, ensuring that the grape variety, origin, and vintage are uncompromisingly at the forefront. As a result, "Raisins Gaulois" showcases a modern yet very authentic Beaujolais style – fresh, juicy, and with a long, delicately fruity finish.