Thibault Liger Belair, Aloxe Corton Toppe Vert other_regions_italy (from 50+ year old vines

(from 50+ year old vines vinified with 40% stems)

Tasted blind at the Southwold Bordeaux tasting

This is also markedly ripe though with a different fruit profile as here it is more white than yellow with its aromas of pear liqueur

as is usually the case

Thibault Liger Belair, Aloxe Corton Toppe Vert other_regions_italy (from 50+ year old vinesStrong reduction. The vibrant and beautifully well detailed medium bodied flavors possess an almost pungent minerality and culminate in a linear, persistent and balanced finish. The finale is on the austere side and while this stops short of being strict, it would be fair to say that this isnt generous at present yet the underlying material is such that it should flesh out with a few years of bottle age. (88 91) 2018+