Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair
Label Name:
 
Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Cras:17
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy — Côte de Nuits (Nuits‑Saint‑Georges, 1er Cru Aux Cras)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Burghound 93; Vinous (Neal Martin) 92–94; Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 90–92; Jancis Robinson 17. 5/20; multiple retailer tasting notes consistent with high marks

Tasting Note
Pure dark cherry and raspberry with black berry, crushed stone minerality, earthy underbrush, violet and spice. Medium‑full, focused, with firm chewy tannins, smoky oak and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, braised short rib, lamb, mushroom risotto, charcuterie; Asian: Peking/roast duck, char siu, bulgogi, soy‑miso glazed dishes, shiitake and umami‑rich preparations.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture; hand‑harvested, fully destemmed fermentation on indigenous yeasts; gentle extraction; aged ~12–18 months in French oak (partial new oak).

Vineyard Info
Domaine du Comte Liger‑Belair (Louis‑Michel Liger‑Belair), historic Vosne‑Romanée estate; biodynamic since c.2008–2012; owns small Aux Cras parcel with old vines (~0.37 ha).