Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Liger Belair
Label Name:
 
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy — Clos de Vougeot (Côte de Nuits)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Awards/Ratings
Decanter 95; Vinous 92–94; Burghound 91–94; Jasper Morris 94–96; Wine Advocate 94–96 (various critics/reviews)
Tasting Note
Dense, elegant Pinot Noir: black cherry, blackberry, violet, spice, cedar and blood-orange notes; polished, firm tannins, mineral grip and a long savory finish.
Food Pairing
Roast beef, lamb, duck (Western); mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Gruyère. Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), miso-glazed fish, shiitake/soy-based dishes.
Production Method
Organically/biodynamically farmed; manual harvest; 30–40% whole-cluster fermentation; 18–22 months in ~50% new French oak barrels.
Vineyard Info
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair (Liger-Belair family), historic Vosne-Romanée estate practicing biodynamics; small-production Grand Cru parcels with old vines.