{"product_id":"aloxe-corton-1er-cru-la-toppe-au-vert-domaine-thibault-liger-belair-2022","title":"Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru La Toppe au Vert, Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThibault Liger-Belair took over the family domaine in 2001, re-establishing a historic Nuits-Saint-Georges estate whose roots trace back several generations within one of Burgundy’s most recognised families. While distinct from the Vosne-Romanée branch of the Liger-Belair lineage, Thibault has built his domaine with a clear, independent identity, steadily expanding holdings through both inheritance and carefully selected parcels. Today the estate spans key sites across the Côte de Nuits and Beaujolais, reflecting his dual focus on Pinot Noir and Gamay, and his interest in expressing site across different terroirs. He farms organically, with biodynamic principles increasingly informing vineyard work, and places strong emphasis on vine health, soil vitality, and precise harvest timing. In the cellar, his approach is deliberate and restrained, often incorporating whole bunch fermentation, favouring gentle extraction, and adapting élevage to each cuvée to balance structure with clarity of fruit and terroir expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Toppe au Vert is a Premier Cru site in Aloxe Corton characterised by its mid slope position and a mix of clay and limestone overlying iron rich soils, which contributes both structure and aromatic depth. Liger Belair treats the parcel with a precise, low intervention approach, using partial whole bunch fermentation and a slow, measured extraction to build tension without heaviness. Elevage is carried out in barrel with a restrained proportion of new oak to support rather than dominate the fruit. The wine shows dark cherry, blackberry and subtle plum notes, layered with spice, sous bois and a faint iron edge. The palate is structured yet composed, with firm but refined tannins and a long, savoury finish that reflects both the power and detail of the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin \u003cstrong\u003eFrance, Burgundy, Aloxe Corton Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage \u003cstrong\u003e2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol \u003cstrong\u003e13.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \u003cstrong\u003eStructured, savoury, mineral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle size \u003cstrong\u003e75cl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking \u003cstrong\u003ePartial whole bunch fermentation, gentle extraction, élevage around 16 to 18 months in barrel with restrained new oak, building structure, depth and mineral tension while preserving fruit clarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic, Low intervention\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55514761855352,"sku":"ALOXE-C-22-THI-RED","price":105.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0040\/6070\/8993\/files\/Alox_Ct_La_Tope_au_Vert_TLBA.png?v=1776429390","url":"https:\/\/sipwines.shop\/products\/aloxe-corton-1er-cru-la-toppe-au-vert-domaine-thibault-liger-belair-2022","provider":"SipWines Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}