Lapierre Morgon Cru Beaujolais
$58.99
If you are more of a organic/biodynamic/natural/transparent wine fellow, Lapierre is a name you will know well. If you don't, not to worry because we will explain why this wine is important.
Marcel lapierre took over his father's vineyard in 1973, and started to challenge the norm. His mentor, Jules Chauvet was one of (if not) the first person to speak out about natural wine; a style of wine that is honest and true to what nature intended. With Lapierre joining Chauvet, his winery is one of the biggest names known to the natural wine world. Unfortunatley Marcel passed in 2010, but his son Mathieu and daughter Camille carry on his legacy, producing natural and delicious Beaujolais. This Morgon is one of their flagship wines. It's stony, it's flinty, it's dark plum, it's cherry, it is complex. A wine that can age, but also is showing well in its youth. Sit back, relax, and experience Lapierre.
Lapierre Morgon Magnum
$119.99
One of the most exciting producers in Beaujolais, Domaine Marcel Lapierre is now led by Marcel's son Mathieu. This organic, biodynamic Gamay is made with minimal intervention; the family was making excellent "natural wines" long before the term became trendy amongst wine aficionados. Pair this medium-to-light-bodied red with roast chicken or roast turkey. The magnum format will serve lots of friends at your next dinner party.
Vignobles Bulliat Beaujolais Village
$27.99
"Simple, delicious, uncomplicated...carefree Beaujolais wines that I would happily polish off over dinner," according to Robert Parker's Wine Advocate! That's the cool thing about Beaujolais wines — they're well-made, well-priced and very easy to drink. Drink this one now alongside a roast chicken and a baguette.
Piron Beaujolais Blanc
$29.99
This wine is a beautiful expression of Beaujolais Blanc, and is a great little sip to enjoy in the sun! The glass bursts with aromas of white-dill-elderberry flowers, apricot, citrus and finely spiced cardamom-gray pepper. Ripe palate and well balanced between freshness, fruity, matter, pretty lemony persistence and a mentholated note. Pairs well with salmon terrine, sushi, grilled sole, monkfish with green pepper, blanquette of the sea, lemon chicken, fresh or semi-dry goat cheese, cumin gouda, plenty. A KWM Exclusive!
Piron Moulin A Vent
$25.49
An intriguing departure from what is typically expected from Beaujolais, this old vine cru, Moulin-a-Vent, showcases florality and spice not often associated with Gamay. The palate is structured, elegant and just a little bit punchy. This wine goes well with beef dishes and game. A KWM Exclusive!
Sarnin Berrux Bojo Sutra Beaujolais
$32.99
Jean-Pascal Sarnin and Jean-Marie Berrux, like all of us, are fans of great food and authentic, natural wine. Sitting around a table at a familiar, epicurean feast, they decided to start making some of the wines they love for themselves. Today they buy grapes and produce wines from all over Burgundy and Beaujolais, always with an eye towards sustainability and quality.
These wines are produced in a traditional and ancestral way but with the help of modern technology: the grapes are vinified by utilizing modern equipment, but continue on the path of minimal intervention by not using any oenological product (except the addition of a small dose of sulphites before bottling). A pneumatic press is employed and the wines are made without any addition of sulphur, yeasts, enzymes, etc. The same philosophy applies during the aging process, which will be done on lies until the single pumping before bottling.
A lively and fragrant natural Gamay from Beaujolais. Vibrant notes of red currant and raspberry, with notes of earth and mushroom. From the heart of Régnié, the youngest Cru of Beaujolais, this wine is made without the addition of chemicals! Perfect to pair with mushroom pizza.
Piron Beaujolais Villages
$25.99
Dominique Piron’s family has been growing grapes here since the 16th century, and Dominique took over the estate in 1971. Piron farms 45 hectares of vineyards scattered among several different crus in Beaujolais, namely Morgon, Chénas, Brouilly, Régnié and Moulin-à-Vent. He owns some parcels, rents others, and also buys 20 hectares worth of carefully selected grapes from their neighbours. Regardless of where the grapes are sourced, Piron is responsible for every aspect of quality control from the vineyard management to the marketing of the finished wine. They take such great care of each of their crus that even the simple Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages wines are carefully selected from single-vineyard parcels. Each of their terroirs is unique, yet they are all granite-based soils—the ideal grounding for the Gamay grape. Piron farms sustainably, although he has also been experimenting with organic methods to achieve a rich biodiversity in the vineyards.
Dubois Les Labourons Fleurie
$52.99
Anne-Sophie Dubois is part of a new generation of rising star vignerons in Beaujolais. Based in the heart of Fleurie, Anne-Sophies' wines epitomize delicacy and finesse, with a style and approach aligned with the Gamay grown in the area. Having learned winemaking in Volnay, she draws from her experience there to elegant wines; full of depth and aromatic complexity, and without the over-extraction of fruit.
In addition to a Beaujolais blanc, Anne-Sophie produces three additional cuvées, the most accessible wine being the Paso Doublé Gamay, which is labelled as Bourgogne Rouge and meant to be enjoyed upon release. Her other two wines, l’Alchemiste and Clepsydre, exhibit considerable aromatic complexity, depth, and nuance on the palate. She refrains from using new oak and prefers to utilize cement vats and larger neutral oak casks for fermentation and aging. The resulting wines are renditions of gamay abound with fruit, finesse and exquisite balance. She is also an artist and is responsible for the very cool labels on her bottles. The wines are made in a natural style but in the best sense of the term (in other words refermenting or microbiological issues).
Piron Chenas Quartz
$25.49
A unique wine from a tremendously unique vineyard. Quartz-banded soil characterizes this large parcel in the small cru of Chenas. The resulting wine is fantastically mineral with staggering depth. A great wine for those who are looking to explore the more structured wines Beaujolais can offer.