Thibault Liger-Belair
Champ de Cour Moulin-à-Vent Gamay
Moulin-à-Vent, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
A tiny, south facing and protected parcel of 80 year old vines, “Champ de Cour” typically shows its quality even when young and this bottle was no exception.
Double-decanted two hours prior to service; enjoyed over the course of three hours. The 2020 “Champ de Cour” pours a deep ruby/purple with medium+ viscosity and light staining of the tears. The nose evokes fresh cut roses in the greenhouse (yes, a touch funky), strawberry (with the leaves), the purple Fun Dip, granite earth, green herbs, and decomposing wood. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and grippy. Fresh, ripe and rustic. I love these wines from Thibault. As I eluded to earlier, I find these drink much better than the VV young. The VV needs about 7 years to really start strutting. Drink this now with some patience and through 2030. Thanks Andy!
A tiny, south facing and protected parcel of 80 year old vines, “Champ de Cour” typically shows its quality even when young and this bottle was no exception.
Double-decanted two hours prior to service; enjoyed over the course of three hours. The 2020 “Champ de Cour” pours a deep ruby/purple with medium+ viscosity and light staining of the tears. The nose evokes fresh cut roses in the greenhouse (yes, a touch funky), strawberry (with the leaves), the purple Fun Dip, granite earth, green herbs, and decomposing wood. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and grippy. Fresh, ripe and rustic. I love these wines from Thibault. As I eluded to earlier, I find these drink much better than the VV young. The VV needs about 7 years to really start strutting. Drink this now with some patience and through 2030. Thanks Andy!
Did you read about a frog who dreamed of being king and became one?? Neil Diamond did. Well @Dom Malerba enjoyed a Beaujolais tonight with @Jeni and @Janell. Really just getting started on Beaujolais and loving every second of it. Had that nice cherry component but was also very soft and enjoyable.
Did you read about a frog who dreamed of being king and became one?? Neil Diamond did. Well @Dom Malerba enjoyed a Beaujolais tonight with @Jeni and @Janell. Really just getting started on Beaujolais and loving every second of it. Had that nice cherry component but was also very soft and enjoyable.
Jul 27th, 2019