Thibault Liger-Belair
Vieilles Vignes Moulin-à-Vent Gamay
Moulin-à-Vent, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
Popped and poured. My heavens...this is a treat to smell. Raspberries, quetsche and spice and it's all right there and in the right proportions. On the palate, I'm immediately struck at the structure. This is not some flimsy Beaujolais. In fact, this is more serious than many 1er Cru I've had from the Cote du Beaune! Tightly wound red fruit in abundance but there's more hanging out in the wings...it's hard to really pinpoint right now but I think all will eventually be revealed, with time. Tannins are still surprisingly firm. Such is the balance of this wine that I expect it to be drinking well into the next decade. These are worthy of being sought out. Drink with some patience or Hold.
Popped and poured. My heavens...this is a treat to smell. Raspberries, quetsche and spice and it's all right there and in the right proportions. On the palate, I'm immediately struck at the structure. This is not some flimsy Beaujolais. In fact, this is more serious than many 1er Cru I've had from the Cote du Beaune! Tightly wound red fruit in abundance but there's more hanging out in the wings...it's hard to really pinpoint right now but I think all will eventually be revealed, with time. Tannins are still surprisingly firm. Such is the balance of this wine that I expect it to be drinking well into the next decade. These are worthy of being sought out. Drink with some patience or Hold.
Apr 8th, 2017Still rather young. Austere. But there is something really mysterious going on with this. Need to find the patience to hold my remaining bottles
Still rather young. Austere. But there is something really mysterious going on with this. Need to find the patience to hold my remaining bottles
Aug 17th, 2014
If you are ever trying to convince someone that Beaujolais is more than just Nouveau, crack this open. That Burgundian must is present, and I promise this can stand up to many Pinots that are twice the price.
If you are ever trying to convince someone that Beaujolais is more than just Nouveau, crack this open. That Burgundian must is present, and I promise this can stand up to many Pinots that are twice the price.
Mar 21st, 2015
Fabulous non-carbonic gamay. We were thinking an exceptionally elegant cinsault/carignan from the south of France. Bravo Johan!!
Fabulous non-carbonic gamay. We were thinking an exceptionally elegant cinsault/carignan from the south of France. Bravo Johan!!
Jan 9th, 2015
