2022 Nuits-St Georges, Les Belles Croix, Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair, Burgundy

A slightly riper and more deeply pitched nose comprises notes of poached plum, black raspberry, and a suggestion of forest floor character. There is better density to the more powerful medium-bodied flavours that conclude in a mocha-inflected and mildly rustic finish.

Drink 2029

50% whole bunch vinification. A dense purple, this stands up with a considerably powerful structure, perhaps not the same suavity all the way through, some strawberry notes, white pepper, medium length. 

Drink 2028 - 2034

The 2022 Nuits Saint-Georges Belle Croix, which comes from deeper and clayey soils, has a bright bouquet with Morello cherries, raspberry jus and a touch of orange rind, with impressive depth and concentration. The medium-bodied palate has a fleshy veneer. It’s a little sweeter than the La Charmotte, with a grainy texture and a touch of Indian spice on the finish. Excellent.

Drink 2025 - 2035

Despite its alluring curranty fruit aromas and hints of earth and game, this wine may seem slightly rustic. Still, there is an encouraging richness on the palate and enough depth of flavour to suggest that with a bit of time, this should evolve into a classic Nuits-Saint-Georges. The fruit is sourced from a parcel of 0.70 hectares and fairly deep clay soils. Half of the grapes are fermented as whole clusters with a combination of punching down and pumping over before ageing in cask half new).

Drink 2027 - 2060