Thibault Liger Belair, Gevrey Chambertin Croix Champs Vintage:2016 wild and beguiling from the

wild and beguiling from the very first taste

cool and distinctly earthy and sauvage-inflected aromas of plum

This is the first wine to display any appreciable amount of wood and even here it’s quite subtle as it easily allows the notably exotic aromas of dried yellow fruit

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lavender and acacia blossom as well as discreet citrus nuances

Thibault Liger Belair, Gevrey Chambertin Croix Champs Vintage:2016 wild and beguiling from the(50% whole cluster). The sauvage suffused nose of various dark berries is earthier still and this character can also be found on the rich and muscular medium weight flavors that display touches of rusticity and youthful austerity on the otherwise sneaky long finish. A perfectly good if not exceptional Gevrey villages that should reward mid term cellaring. (87 89) 2023+