COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Clos Vougeot Grand Cru from Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair is a 100% Pinot Noir from Burgundy's Côte de Nuits. The estate cultivates a 0.75-hectare parcel in the southern part of the Clos Vougeot appellation, which features vines planted as early as 1944. This specific vineyard is characterized by its diverse soil composition, encompassing stony limestone-clay, clay-rich small stones, and finer soils with clays and silts. This unique terroir contributes to the wine's distinct profile. Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair is a historic estate with a winemaking history dating back over 250 years, currently managed by Thibault Liger-Belair, who champions biodynamic practices. The 2021 vintage benefited from good freshness.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€311
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate's oldest vines in this parcel were planted in 1944.
Fact 02
The vineyard spans three distinct soil types.
Fact 03
The wine is often described as having the finesse of Vosne-Romanée.
Fact 04
The producer is committed to organic and biodynamic farming.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Clos Vougeot Grand Cru is produced from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. The winemaking process begins with manual harvesting. During fermentation, 30% whole clusters are utilized, and the process involves very light intervention over approximately three weeks. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 18 to 22 months in barrels, with 50% of these being new oak. Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair adheres to organic and biodynamic farming practices.
