Thibault Liger-Belair, Richebourg 2012

The Richebourg 2012 from Thibault Liger-Belair is a big and intense wine. In the bouquet – slightly closed – but with layers of red and dark berry fruit with a lovely floral element underneath the oak impression. On the palate intense fruit and minerality … a powerful Les Richebourg with more stuffing and extraction than the more delicate Anne Gros Richebourg. The fruit is however quite delicate offering fine energy and a contrast to the slightly dense weighty fruit. The finish is classic for the terroir … long with a very powerful minerality. The level of extraction here is debatable … but the obvious quality is not … this is a very fine or perhaps even an outstanding Richebourg .. well done Thibault.

(Drink From 2030) – Very Fine+ – (94 – 95p) – Tasted 18/03/2014 – cask sample

Photo: Thibault Liger-Belair at Grands Jours de Bourgogne

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