Thibault Liger Belair Nuit St Georges 1er Cru Les St Georges 2020

Selling at Total Wine For $319.99.

2.05 hectares of vines planted in 1944. Located in the southern part of the appellation, Les Saint-Georges is considered to be one of the most ancient climats, having been planted with vines as far back as the year 1000. At the end of the 19th century, the town of Nuits was allowed to add the Saint-Georges appendage to its name; that of its most famous cru.

A spectacular result, with dark fruit showing a firm, pronounced mineral and earthy note. There is impressive intensity here, lots of tannic grip and extract, and a finish that goes on seemingly forever. Thibault Liger-Belair owns just over 2ha of Les St-Georges – nearly a quarter of the entire lieu-dit – at the centre of the appellation. The soil is deep clay, and there is a fault in the limestone in the middle which gives the soil a crystalline nature. The grapes are vinified with 40% whole clusters and will be given nearly two full years in cask (half new). Drinking Window 2025 – 2060. 97pts Decanter