2018 Corton-Charlemagne, Les Languettes, Grand Cru, Thibault Liger-Belair Successeurs, Burgundy

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Description

For more than two decades, Thibault Liger-Belair has been following organic and biodynamic practices. He believes that winemaking starts not with the fruit, but with the soil. “We all talk about terroir, but my focus is on the soil and putting what it needs first,” Thibaut explains. His wines are pure, focused and desirable.

Thibault has made two barrels this year, one of which is new. The grapes are pressed very slowly, giving a small amount of skin contact which adds a textural element to the already mineral and chewy character of Corton-Charlemagne. There is some spicy, struck-match reduction on the nose, along with some rich stone-fruit. The palate is initially quite opulent and hedonistic, with a viscous, oily feel underscored by the firm, saline minerality of Corton, and the finish is fresh, pure and fine. Drink 2024-2032.

Colour White

Sweetness Dry

Vintage 2018

Alcohol % 13.5

Maturity For laying down

Grape List Chardonnay

Body Medium Bodied

Producer Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair

About this wine

Chardonnay

Chardonnay is often seen as the king of white wine grapes and one of the most widely planted in the world It is suited to a wide variety of soils, though it excels in soils with a high limestone content as found in Champagne, Chablis, and the Côte D`Or. Burgundy is Chardonnay's spiritual home and the best White Burgundies are dry, rich, honeyed wines with marvellous poise, elegance and balance. They are unquestionably the finest dry white wines in the world. Chardonnay plays a crucial role in the Champagne blend, providing structure and finesse, and is the sole grape in Blanc de Blancs.

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