Domaine Marcel Lapierre, Morgon (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2015

One sometimes hears that the best Beaujolais from crus like Morgon or Moulin-a-Vent taste like red Burgundies.  That’s simply not true in my experience.  The best, and this is a stellar example, taste like nothing else.  They are Beaujolais to the core — not sappy, banana-scented Nouveau, but serious, age-worthy stuff.  This particular Morgon, from a producer widely acknowledged to be one of the region’s best, has a silky texture, red berry and plum fruit, and earthy undertones that linger effortlessly on the palate.  It’s downright delicious and oh so French.