This has developed more of a savory and soy/saline character since the last time I tried it. It’s lacking the ‘flesh’ hanging off of the 2009, but the fruit still is sappy and bright. One of my favorite producers and this is a great example. (sulfur bottle)
This is tasting really effin good tonight:
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2008 Marcel Lapierre Morgon - France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Morgon (8/4/2011)
Popped and poured from 375. Medium ruby, clear rim with subtle bricking. Forward aromatically, the fruit evokes raspberry, stone fruits, and pomegranate aromas which are complimented by complex notes of root vegetables, floral incense, and a touch of briny, provencal herbs (the last element especially reminiscent of a Côtes du Rhône). Medium-light to medium body. The flavors on the palate are much as touched upon by the nose, with spice-laden raspberry notes on the front interspersed by savory elements and complimentary notes of green stem; in fact, the spice, fruit, and green makes this eminently quaffable yet so deceivingly complex. The tannins are nearly resolved on the lingering close.
Simply a delicious example of the Gamay grape, and although lacking the elegance and sublime texture of the justifiably hyped 2009, the 2008 Lapierre isn’t terribly far behind it. In fact, if the 2008 is a portend for how the 2009 might develop then with a bit of time anyone holding quantity is in store for quite a treat.
But aside from that and without getting too sidetracked from the bottle at hand, the 2008 is drinking splendidly right now and should continue to do so over the short term or possibly longer if holding in a cold cellar. Just Yummy.
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Now I’m wishin’ I had discovered Lapierre before the 2009 vintage! Have to keep an eye out for the 2010…
thanks for the note, Alex. Lapierre is a favorite. I’ve had the '02, '06, '07 (Cuvée Marcel) and '09. All lovely.
Excellent note, Alex.
Thanks.
Not as intense as the 07 or 09 but a lovely wine of light and shade, thanks for the note Peter.
Best Regards
Jeremy
We should start separate notes threads for 07 and 08 Beaujolais. I don’t have much 08, but will dig out an 07 or two to post on soon.