Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair Bourgogne Blanc Les Charmes 2023
Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair · Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair
Thibault Liger-Belair is better known for his Nuits-Saint-Georges reds, but this Bourgogne Blanc demonstrates the same meticulous farming and minimal intervention approach. It's an honest Chardonnay that lets the limestone soils of Burgundy speak clearly. Outstanding value.
Nose
Fresh green apple and white flower lead into citrus zest and a hint of crushed chalk. There's a subtle toasted almond quality from light lees contact, with a faint herbaceous lift.
Palate
Bright and mineral-forward, with citrus peel and green apple forming the backbone. The texture is lean but not thin — there's enough weight from lees aging to carry a gentle honeyed midpalate. A faint nuttiness emerges toward the finish.
Finish
Crisp and clean, with lingering citrus, a chalky mineral note, and a final whisper of green pear.
- Varietal
- Chardonnay
- Blend
- 100% Chardonnay
- Vineyards
- Les Charmes, Nuits-Saint-Georges area, Burgundy
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's citrus acidity and mineral backbone cut through the richness of the goat cheese, while its toasted almond note complements the walnuts.
Thibault Liger-Belair reclaimed his family's historic Burgundy domaine in 2001, converting all vineyards to biodynamic farming and building a reputation for wines of transparency and terroir precision across both red and white appellations.
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