# Clos Vougeot Grand Cru (2021)

- **Producer:** Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €311
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, black plum, red cherry, black cherry, violet, rose, cloves, vanilla, cedar, smoke, chocolate, mushroom, tobacco, earth, leather, forest floor

## About this wine

The Clos Vougeot Grand Cru from Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair is a 100% Pinot Noir from Burgundy's Côte de Nuits. The estate cultivates a 0.75-hectare parcel in the southern part of the Clos Vougeot appellation, which features vines planted as early as 1944. This specific vineyard is characterized by its diverse soil composition, encompassing stony limestone-clay, clay-rich small stones, and finer soils with clays and silts. This unique terroir contributes to the wine's distinct profile. Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair is a historic estate with a winemaking history dating back over 250 years, currently managed by Thibault Liger-Belair, who champions biodynamic practices. The 2021 vintage benefited from good freshness.

## Interesting facts

- The estate's oldest vines in this parcel were planted in 1944.
- The vineyard spans three distinct soil types.
- The wine is often described as having the finesse of Vosne-Romanée.
- The producer is committed to organic and biodynamic farming.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body and fine, well-balanced tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of proteins like duck and lamb. The acidity provides a refreshing counterpoint to fatty meats, while the wine's potential earthy or savory notes can harmonize with game and mushrooms.

## Wine making process

The Clos Vougeot Grand Cru is produced from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. The winemaking process begins with manual harvesting. During fermentation, 30% whole clusters are utilized, and the process involves very light intervention over approximately three weeks. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 18 to 22 months in barrels, with 50% of these being new oak. Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair adheres to organic and biodynamic farming practices.