Thibault Liger Belair
“Burgundy’s New Super Star”
Thibault Liger-Belair comes from a great winemaking family that has deep roots in Burgundy: he is a direct descendant of the Napoleonic General Louis Liger- Belair, who acquired the Chateau de Vosne in 1815 when he married Ludovie Marey, whose family had been Burgundy negociants since 1720.
Here is the ultimate play in red Burgundy – bringing together power, depth of flavor, and elegance on the palate while maintaining complex aromatics at the same time. In other words, it has it all. The nose bursts with black cherry, savoury underbrush, granite minerality, truffles, and hints of wood smoke and ripe strawberries all at the same time.
-Rajiv Kehr
Biodynamic Farming
Thibault Liger Belair was taken to court in 2015 for refusing to spray his vines. Ultimately the case was decided in his favour but there were moments of tension. He is not one to easily give up on his principles.
Thibault Liger Belair Moulin a Vent Les Vieilles Vignes
Moulin-a-Vent is known as the king of Beaujolias for its power, structure and longevity. This wine comes from a vineyard that is high up on the slope with pink sand soil. 65 - 95 year old vines gives this wine exceptional character.
This is the flagship wine of Thibault’s Domaine in Beaujolas in the Southern part of Burgundy. It’s a blend of 9 parcels that yields a glossy, rich and luxurious wine that is perfect on its own or paired with everything including kebabs.
Thibault Liger Belair Bourgogne Les Grands Chaillots
This is another great value wine made by Thibault. Even though its a Bourgogne the wine is made from parcels in prime locations with the main parcel situated just behind the Premier Cru plot of Les Bousselots in the commune of Nuits Saint-Georges". This places it in the Northern part of the appellation close to Vosne-Romanée.
This wine is suitable for drinking early though it has the ability to also age.
Thibault Liger-Belair Chambolle-Musigny,
Vieilles Vignes
Thibault’s Chambolle-Musigny fits the mould perfectly when one thinks of a wine from the village of Chambolle which is famous for producing the most elegant wines in the Côte de Nuits.
It is a blend of five to nine parcels situated in the Northern part of the village. The vines are at least 50 years old. Thibault uses around 30 - 40 percent whole-bunch for this wine.
There is lots of pretty, floral fruit here and an intensely silky, seductive texture that is impossible not to love. Absolutely stunning. Drink 2020-2026.