THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR - Clos de Vougeot Grand cru  - 2014

THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR

Clos de Vougeot Grand cru 2014

(from a .72 ha parcel on the Vosne side in the middle against the wall; 20% whole clusters). Reduction again dominates the nose. The big, bold and muscular broad-shouldered flavors also possess plenty of mouth coating dry extract that helps to buffer the very firm tannins before terminating in a backward and austere but gorgeously long, balanced and complex finish. This distinctly old school and overtly powerful effort is pointless to buy unless you have the express intention of cellaring it for at least 10 to 12 years.

January 2016


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