Thibault Liger-Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Saint Georges 2016 skus_30188029 We pulledleaves at the center

We pulledleaves at the center of the vine and around the clusters to allow proper exposure

The planting density is 3

freshly cut lime perfume wafts up from the glass in strong waves

No destemming but a crushing before the pneumatic pressing

Thibault Liger-Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Saint Georges 2016 skus_30188029 We pulledleaves at the center8 barrels here from 2 HA, Frost hit this quite hard. 10 barrels per hectare is normal. Thibault likes the reduction caused by malolactic fermentation. Adds an inky character, more subtle than reduction in the initial fermentation. Very sexy. Fine grippy tannins are firm but sleek, and sit well with the well poised dark berry fruit. Clean, firm but sweetly ripe in the middle. Dense and intense, but good, needs time.