Marcel Lapierre Le Beaujolais Chenin but is instead just the

but is instead just the grape itself

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96–99 Points

Marcel Lapierre Le Beaujolais Chenin but is instead just thePure, unadorned Gamay that leans more into clarity than exuberance, opening with fresh cherry, red currant, and crushed raspberry, edged by violet, wet stone, and a faint savory hum of fermenting grape skins. The palate is light and fluid, with crunchy red fruit framed by brisk acidity and barely there tannins, allowing the wine to move easily across the tongue without friction. A subtle granitic snap and gentle peppery note carry through the clean,