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Bourgogne Gamay Les Deux Terres, Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair
Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair
Thibault 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.
Les Deux Terres is a Bourgogne Gamay cuvée that reflects Thibault Liger-Belair’s dual identity between Burgundy and Beaujolais, bringing together fruit sources from both regions. The aim is to express Gamay with Burgundian precision while retaining the natural vibrancy and immediacy of the variety. Vineyards are typically worked organically with low yields, and fermentation often includes a significant proportion of whole bunches to enhance aromatics and structure. Elevage is carried out in a mix of neutral barrels and larger format vessels to preserve freshness and purity. The wine shows bright red cherry, raspberry and blackberry fruit, lifted by violet florals, white pepper and a subtle granite derived mineral edge. The palate is supple and juicy yet focused, with fine tannins and a clean, energetic finish that balances fruit purity with savoury detail.
Origin France, Burgundy and Beaujolais
Grapes Gamay
Vintage 2018/2020/2021/2022
Alcohol 13.0%
Style Juicy, fresh, mineral
Bottle size 75cl
Winemaking Partial whole bunch fermentation, gentle extraction, élevage in neutral barrels and large format vessels, focused on freshness, aromatic lift and pure fruit expression
Notes Organic, Low intervention