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Nuits-Saint-Georges La Charmotte, 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.
La Charmotte is a Nuits Saint Georges village parcel situated on the northern side of the appellation, where limestone influenced soils bring more lift and precision compared to the denser southern sectors. Liger Belair focuses on preserving this balance through careful whole bunch inclusion and a controlled extraction that avoids excessive weight. Elevage takes place in barrel with a modest proportion of new oak, allowing the site’s natural structure and detail to remain at the forefront. The wine shows a core of dark cherry and blackberry fruit, framed by earthy spice, subtle floral lift and a faint mineral edge. Tannins are present but refined, giving shape and length without heaviness, leading to a composed, savoury finish.
Origin France, Burgundy, Nuits Saint Georges
Grapes Pinot Noir
Vintage 2021/2022
Alcohol 13.0%
Style Structured, fresh, savoury
Bottle size 75cl
Winemaking Partial whole bunch fermentation, gentle extraction, élevage around 16 to 18 months in barrel with restrained new oak, emphasising clarity, tension and site expression
Notes Organic, Low intervention