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Thibault Liger-Belair Nuits-st-Georges 'la Charmotte' 2008
**Another 100% Biodynamically farmed selection from our abundant portfolio of Organic and Biodynamic wines**
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100% Pinot Noir
Burgundy, FRANCE
$64/bottle
6 x 750ml
only 5 cases!
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89 POINTS, BURGHOUND, WITH AN 'OUTSTANDING' NOTATION:
"A very fresh and earthy nose of floral hints and red pinot fruit introduces nicely rich and full flavors that possess good precision on the supple but racy finish that offers both good tension and minerality. A quality villages."
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THE STORY:
Thibault Liger-Belair is a young man who is serious about his craft. He carries himself with an air of confidence and passion, and these characteristics show well when tasting his wines.
This is an extremely rare villages wine. Located also at the border of the Premier cru (aux Argilats and Bousselots), in the north part of the appellation, its name is the most perfect expression of its character: the charm of the wines of Vosne- Romanée with the structure and minerality of the wines of Nuits-Saint-Georges.
Thibault was trained as an oenologist but had his start in the wine industry as a wine buyer. After his years of being involved in the wine world discussing wine-making techniques and philosophies with some of the best winemakers of the world, it became clear to Thibault what he wanted to accomplish. In 2002 he established the estate under his own name.
Thibault has a strong focus of what he wants to achieve in the vineyard and with his wines. His viticulture is entirely organic and biodynamic and his yields are extremely low. Thibault believes most of the work with his wines is done in the vineyard and his efforts certainly show in the wines. Each of his selections has a separate character and Thibault believes in letting the grapes speak for themselves. Nothing special is done to enhance their upbringing - they are grown the way nature intended. His down-to-earth philosophy in the vineyard and cellar ensures that the wines received necessary attention, but are not mishandled, and the proof is in the bottle. Thibault's wines are pure, bright, focused and elegant, with a quiet power.
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