Presentation
In 1970, Maurice Lapalus succeeded his parents and turned his farm into a full-fledged wine estate. Initially a polyculturist, he decided in 1976 to abandon livestock to focus exclusively on the vine. The year 1986 marked a turning point with the acquisition of 4 hectares of the Château de Pierreclos vineyard, thus integrating old parcels of Gamay, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay. The family estate grew over the decades, reaching 17 hectares today. Viticulture is traditional, with manual harvesting and aging in tanks and barrels depending on the cuvées. In 1997, the structure evolved to become SARL Lapalus Maurice et Fils, ensuring a smooth transmission of family know-how. The estate has adapted to contemporary challenges by modernizing its facilities: a high-performance vat room in 1999, followed by a storage and packaging building in 2012, optimizing wine conservation and shipping. Its originality? A gradual evolution but always rooted in tradition, combining terroir and modernization for production faithful to family values.
Terroir
Produced on clay-limestone soils, the main soil type in the Mâconnais region.
In the vineyard
Vineyard work is meticulous and rigorous. Every effort is made to obtain grapes of excellent quality at harvest. The estate is committed to improving constantly while respecting natural balances.
Harvest
Not specified assumed manual or carefully managed.
Winemaking
Key stages from harvest to bottling are carefully controlled.
Ageing
Aged in tanks to preserve freshness and fruity aromas.
Varietal
Gamay : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 20 years old
Ingredients & nutrition ›
Serving
Serving Temperature: 13–14°C
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Tasting
This wine shows a beautiful ruby color with violet highlights. The nose bursts with aromas of redcurrant, raspberry, cherry, and sweet spices. On the palate, it is fruity and spicy, with a delicate tannic structure.
Food pairings
Perfect with cheeses, red meats, and Lyon-style brioche sausage (saucisson brioché).
