Thibault Liger-Belair : Nuits-Saint-Georges Village "Les Belles Croix" 2022

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Nuits-Saint-Georges Village "Les Belles Croix" 2022 Thibault Liger-Belair

Tasting

Colour
This wine reveals a beautiful red colour.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet proves deep and expressive, offering scents of morello cherry, black raspberry and poached plum. Subtle notes of orange zest, strawberry and white pepper intertwine with touches reminiscent of the forest floor.

Palate
Displaying a lovely density and a fleshy texture, the palate unfolds with a broad, opulent structure. Flavours of blackberry, cherry and plum harmonise with mineral nuances of iron and earth. The tannins, both firm and silky, accompany a lingering finish, subtly rustic, enhanced by hints of mocha and Indian spices.

Food and wine pairing

This red wine pairs wonderfully with roasted or grilled red meats, such as a beef tournedos, as well as with veal dishes like an osso buco. It also perfectly accompanies flavourful poultry such as duck or goose, dishes featuring mushrooms or truffles, and not forgetting soft-rind cheeses with earthy notes.

Service and storage

For optimal tasting, this wine should be served at a temperature between 13 and 16°C. Decanting is not recommended in order to preserve its freshness. This wine can be enjoyed now, but has an ageing potential allowing it to be kept until around 2035.

The richness and depth of a great Nuits-Saint-Georges wine

The estate

Founded in 2001, Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair embodies the renewal of a historic family legacy in Burgundy, with roots dating back to 1720. Today, Thibault Liger-Belair heads the estate, guiding it with a vision that combines respect for tradition with sustainable innovation. A committed advocate of nature-conscious viticulture, he favours methods that respect the soil and the environment. The estate is renowned for its ability to express the quintessence of its terroirs through wines that are authentic, pure and remarkably precise.

The vineyard

This cuvée comes from a 0.70-hectare plot located in the southern part of the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation, in the immediate vicinity of the Les Pruliers cru. Planted in 1954, these mature vines flourish on a distinctive terroir, nestled within the alluvial cone of the valley. The soils here are particularly deep, composed of fine clay rich in organic matter, with a low proportion of limestone and a notable presence of iron oxide pebbles, locally known as "chailles". The vineyard is cultivated according to organic and biodynamic principles, with the utmost attention paid to soil health.

The vintage

The year 2022 was marked by notable climatic challenges, with particularly high summer temperatures. These weather conditions led to significant berry ripeness, requiring rigorous and precise management at harvest time in order to preserve the fruit's natural freshness and avoid excessive concentration.

Winemaking and aging

For the Nuits-Saint-Georges Village "Les Belles Croix" 2022, the grapes are hand-harvested, with 50% whole clusters included. Fermentation extends over three weeks, favouring a very gentle extraction method akin to infusion, in order to preserve the finesse of the aromas. The wine is then aged for 18 months in oak barrels, 40% of which are new, meticulously selected according to the origin and grain of the wood.