Thibault Liger-Belair : Nuits-Saint-Georges Village "La Charmotte" 2022

A fragrant style, with floral, sandalwood and incense aromas and flavors swirling around the core of strawberry and cherry fruit. As this red builds on the palate, a stony mineral accent emerges, as do supportive tannins and acidity. Best from 2027 through 2042. 50 cases imported.

This bright, fresh wine shows forward black cherry fruit with hints of violets and spice. The texture is light and elegant, yet the wine is not lacking in structure, and the finish is elegant and reasonably long. The grapes come from a 0.40-hectare domaine-owned parcel on the flat land at the base of the slope down from premier cru Bousselots; 40% are fermented as whole clusters, with just two punch-downs and a very gentle extraction to produce this charming wine.

With its slight noble volatile acidity, Nuits Charmotte shows finely stewed and juicy notes, complemented by a proportion of whole-cluster grapes: a very expressive, slender profile, almost saline on the finish.