Jean-Claude Lapalu Alma Mater – Beaujolais – Red – 2017
82,40 $
Jean-Claude Lapalu’s cult Alma Mater is an amphora-aged Gamay (Vin de France) from 70-year-old vines. Expect powerful dark cherry, violet, and liquorice notes with a silky, mineral-driven finish. A structured, age-worthy natural red.
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Jean-Claude Lapalu Alma Mater – Beaujolais – Red – 2017:
Lapalu Alma Mater: The Amphora-Aged Gamay Outlier
The Alma Mater Rouge by Domaine Jean-Claude Lapalu is a cult favorite among natural wine aficionados. This ‘Vin de France’ bottling is a bold exploration of Gamay’s potential, moving beyond traditional Beaujolais conventions. Sourced from 70-year-old vines and aged in terracotta amphorae, this wine offers a profound, structured, and pure expression of its granitic terroir.
Tasting Notes: A Deep Dive
- Color: Inky, dark red.
- Nose: Structured and detailed, featuring concentrated aromas of dark cherry, plum, and a delicate floral lift of violet, underpinned by savory hints of liquorice.
- Palate: Full-bodied yet sinuous, with a velvety texture and incredibly silky tannins. The unique amphora aging process imparts a refined minerality and pristine purity to the fruit, resulting in an exceptionally long and persistent finish. This is Gamay built for the cellar.
The Alma Mater stands as an exceptional, boundary-pushing wine-a deep and concentrated Beaujolais-style Gamay that rivals the structure of a top-tier Cru Bourguignon. A must-have for collectors.
Pairing & Serving
Decant in its youth and serve at 61-63°F (16-17°C). This wine is a powerhouse that demands equally rich dishes.
Beaujolais 2017
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| Domain | Jean-Claude Lapalu |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Country | France |
| Color | RED |
| Region | Beaujolais |
| Format | 750 ml |
| Packing | 12 |
