Thibault Liger-Belair

2018 Richebourg Grand Cru, France

Just 1,876 standard bottles, 96 magnums and nine jeroboams of Thibault Liger-Belair Richebourg Grand Cru were produced in 2018. Of Vosne-Romanée’s six grand cru vineyards, Richebourg is just steps from neighbouring Romanée-Conti. The appellation has long been known for producing opulent wines with earthy and dense ripe red and black fruit notes. This stunning wine follows tradition with aromas of violets, baking spices and a touch of bramble brought on by the 30 per cent whole clusters used in its fermentation. It’s aged in 60 per cent new oak barrels, which add a beautiful frame of wood and a touch of mocha and coffee that accentuate the fruit flavours. Tannins are silky smooth. Like our winning Bordeaux, this wine will mature gracefully for three or four decades.