Thibault Liger-Belair - Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2020 (750ml) Dolcetto d'Asti

Thibault Liger-Belair - Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2020 (750ml) Dolcetto d'AstiA wine with big shoulders; it is rich, dense, tannic and a bit firm. The fruit is a touch reserved, but the potential is amply in evidence. Liger Belair owns three quarters of a hectare at the southern limit of the Clos. He separates the grapes into three parts: 25% on limestone at the top, a central portion on fairly deep clay, and the bottom on silt. 60% of the vines were planted in 1944 and are vinified as whole clusters; the balance is destemmed

The wine is subtly spiced with integrated cinnamon and clove spices and backed with mocha notes

lemon-curd

This Montenigo white is actually made from 100% Corvina grapes with spontaneous fermentation and aged for 6 months in oak vat

although more opaque than dark

Beautiful cedar with touches of dark chocolate

Los Hermanos with 30 hectares is in Ugarteche

blueberry and blackcurrant that mingle with subtle notes of mint and black pepper

The blend is 49% Cabernet Franc

(JA)  (3/2019)

up in the Gabilan Range

framed by soft tannins and bright acidity

offering juicy raspberry and bitter cherry flavors and a hint of candied rose