THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR - Charmes-Chambertin Grand cru  - 2013

THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR

Charmes-Chambertin Grand cru 2013

- 91 points -

(from Charmes proper; 30% whole clusters but only the tiny stems rather than the stalks). A surprisingly high-toned nose of pomegranate, herbal tea, red flowers and essence of red pinot fruit displays only hints of earth and underbrush. The generous and mouth coating medium weight flavors possess solid intensity before terminating in a lingering and naturally sweet finish that evidences a touch of stems though only a trace of austerity. This is a relatively fine version of the appellation and should be approachable after only 7 to 8 years of bottle age.

January 2016


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