Thibault Liger Belair, Gevrey Chambertin Croix Champs Vintage:2016

Thibault Liger Belair, Gevrey Chambertin Croix Champs Vintage:2016(50% whole cluster). The sauvage suffused nose of various dark berries is earthier still and this character can also be found on the rich and muscular medium weight flavors that display touches of rusticity and youthful austerity on the otherwise sneaky long finish. A perfectly good if not exceptional Gevrey villages that should reward mid term cellaring. (87 89) 2023+

cool and distinctly earthy and sauvage-inflected aromas of plum

This is the first wine to display any appreciable amount of wood and even here it’s quite subtle as it easily allows the notably exotic aromas of dried yellow fruit

A classic Gevrey nose of pungent earth

tobacco and woodsy aromas and flavors

we had a long debate about that

wild and beguiling from the very first taste

lavender and acacia blossom as well as discreet citrus nuances

More positively

Drops of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah round out the blend

Scents of lavender

delineated and sneaky long finish that flashes outstanding depth

The wine was made from a blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Merlot