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Jean-Claude Lapalu is a leading low-intervention producer in Beaujolais, known for clean, expressive wines with gentle structure. Alma Mater is a deeply personal cuvée, drawing on Lapalu’s extensive experience farming Gamay on granite soils and his commitment to transparent, hands-off winemaking. Labeled as Vin de France to allow flexibility in sourcing fruit, the wine reflects Beaujolais in spirit, with a freer, more intuitive approach in the cellar.
The 2023 vintage is vibrant and open, showing red cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry with gentle floral and spice notes. The palate is fresh and supple, carried by bright acidity and fine, understated tannins that keep the wine lively and drinkable. Clean and energetic through the finish, Alma Mater is a clear expression of Lapalu’s expressive sensibility.
Varietal: Gamay
Appellation: Vin de France, Beaujolais, France
Farming: Sustainably farmed; low-intervention
Style: Red. Fresh, expressive, and structured
Jean-Claude Lapalu is a leading low-intervention producer in Beaujolais, known for clean, expressive wines with gentle structure. Alma Mater is a deeply personal cuvée, drawing on Lapalu’s extensive experience farming Gamay on granite soils and his commitment to transparent, hands-off winemaking. Labeled as Vin de France to allow flexibility in sourcing fruit, the wine reflects Beaujolais in spirit, with a freer, more intuitive approach in the cellar.
The 2023 vintage is vibrant and open, showing red cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry with gentle floral and spice notes. The palate is fresh and supple, carried by bright acidity and fine, understated tannins that keep the wine lively and drinkable. Clean and energetic through the finish, Alma Mater is a clear expression of Lapalu’s expressive sensibility.
Varietal: Gamay
Appellation: Vin de France, Beaujolais, France
Farming: Sustainably farmed; low-intervention
Style: Red. Fresh, expressive, and structured
