THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR - Richebourg Grand cru  - 2017

THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR

Richebourg Grand cru 2017

- 95 points -

The 2017 Richebourg Grand Cru has a deep, broody nose of dark berry fruit, crushed stone, espresso and touches of allspice. Aeration really benefits these aromatics and allows them to open and gain more red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a lactic note on the entry, and quite oaky, though it is simpatico with the concentrated fruit. Displaying great depth and backbone, this is a powerful and aristocratic Grand Cru...

January 2022


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