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Mathieu Lapierre

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Mathieu Lapierre is a French winemaker based in the Beaujolais region who assumed leadership of his family's estate, Domaine Marcel Lapierre, following his father's death in 2010. Located in Villié-Morgon, the estate was a foundational figure in the natural wine movement. Mathieu continues the estate's philosophy of using indigenous yeasts, hand-harvesting old-vine Gamay, and limiting chemical interventions in the vineyard. The winery produces cru Beaujolais wines, most notably from Morgon.

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Who is Mathieu Lapierre and how did he enter the wine industry?

Mathieu Lapierre is a French winemaker who assumed control of his family's renowned Domaine Lapierre in Morgon, Beaujolais. He took over the historic estate after the passing of his father, the legendary natural winemaker Marcel Lapierre, in 2010.

What is Domaine Lapierre under Mathieu Lapierre known for?

Under Mathieu's leadership, the estate continues its strict commitment to natural winemaking, using indigenous yeasts and adding zero sulfur dioxide at harvest. The winery produces highly sought-after natural Beaujolais from old-vine Gamay.

Where is Mathieu Lapierre's winery located?

The estate is located in the village of Villié-Morgon within the Beaujolais region of eastern France. The family's vines are rooted in the granitic soils of the Morgon cru, specifically the revered Côte du Py.

How does Mathieu Lapierre manage the vineyards?

He continues his father's strict practice of organic farming, completely avoiding synthetic herbicides, pesticides, or fertilizers. He also relies on rigorous sorting in the vineyard to ensure only the healthiest grapes are vinified without chemical interventions.