Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Liger Belair
Label Name:
 
Nuits St Georges Aux Lavieres
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Nuits-Saint-Georges, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Small-production bottling with positive press: noted by WineHog (88 pts tasting note) and strong reviews in specialist Burgundy coverage; regarded as a refined, terroir-driven Nuits-Saint-Georges

Tasting Note
Silky, mineral-driven red with red and black cherry, subtle violet florals, forest floor, iron/stone minerality and fine spice; refined tannins and lingering, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, lamb chops; Asian: Peking duck, char siu/roast pork, miso‑glazed salmon, soy‑garlic braised eggplant.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir from a tiny parcel; biodynamic/organic vineyard practices, traditional Burgundian fermentation and élevage in French oak barrels (small percentage new).

Vineyard Info
Domaine du Comte Liger‑Belair farms 0.1366 ha of Aux Lavières (old vines, ~90+ years) producing ≈450 bottles; estate practices biodynamic farming and focuses on terroir-expressive cuvées.