Thibault Liger-Belair

This cuvée represents the first production of white wine from the domain since 2011. The Chardonnay grapes are meticulously selected from the Mâconnais sub-region, particularly from Lugny, which is historically recognized as the birthplace of the first Chardonnay in Burgundy. This wine is a blend sourced from plots within the Saône-et-Loire region, specifically in the Lugny appellation. The limestone in this soil balances the sunny character of the location, providing a refreshing quality that complements the natural richness of the wines.

This cuvée is a harmonious blend of Beaujolais and Burgundy, specifically combining Gamay and Pinot Noir, as reflected in its name, "les Deux Terres." The result is a wine that showcases the finesse and distinction of Pinot Noir alongside the structure and fruitiness of Gamay. Each year, Thibault select the finest grapes from various estates, determining the blend of terroirs from the Crus of Beaujolais, Burgundy Pinot Noir, and Hautes Côtes de Nuits. The composition of these cuvées may vary with each vintage.

This cuvée originates from a plot located in Nuits-Saint-Georges, adjacent to the Village Appellation (Nuits-Saint-Georges “les Argilats”). The term "Perrière" translates to "quarry" in old Burgundian. This vineyard, planted in 1978 with golden Aligoté grapes, is situated on shallow soil (20 to 30 cm) rich in limestone, which imparts great freshness to the terroir. Its south-facing orientation endows the wine with a beautiful richness and an uncommon density for this appellation. The grapes are hand-harvested, followed by one-week skin maceration and an extended pressing lasting 8 hours.

The grapes for this cuvée are sourced from carefully selected origins, contributing to a consistency that enhances the wine's aging potential beyond what is typically expected from the Bourgogne appellation. This wine is notable for its remarkable length and structure. It is a blend sourced from the Nuits-Saint-Georges and Chambolle-Musigny appellations. One plot of the estate covers one hectare, with vines planted between 1978 and 1986, while the two-hectare plots in Chambolle-Musigny were planted between 1954 and 1962.

This cuvée is made from a blend of nine plots that encompass 7 hectares, accounting for 50% of the total area of the Pierres Roses estate. The vines, planted between 1910 and 1955, are all situated around the Moulin à Vent hill. The soil is shallow, primarily composed of white and pink sand resulting from the decomposition of pink granite and quartz. The grapes are hand-harvested, with 40% of whole bunches included. Fermentation occurs over three weeks in open tanks, with a very gentle extraction method.

This vineyard spans 1.1 hectares and was planted in 1986 on the heights of the Côte de Nuits in the area of Arcenant, located 10 kilometers west of Nuits-Saint-Georges. The plot faces south and features a steep slope of approximately 40% at an altitude of 450 meters. The soil is composed of white marls and limestone similar to those found in Corton Charlemagne. This is the last plot to be harvested as it requires more time to reach its full maturity. The grapes are hand-harvested, with 50% of whole bunches included, and fermentation lasts for three weeks with a very gentle extraction process.

This cuvée is sourced from five terroirs located at the four corners of the Chambolle-Musigny appellation (les Mal Carrées, les Maladières, Derrière le Four, les Fremières, and les Gamaires), beautifully capturing the texture and typicity of Chambolle-Musigny wines. The vines, planted between 1952 and 1963, contribute to the wine's impressive length without any austerity. The vineyard is situated on relatively deep soil, featuring some limestone overlaid by a majority of fine clays, which imparts elegance to the wine.

Situated on the edge of the premier crus (aux Argilats and les Bousselots) in the northern part of the appellation, this 0.4-hectare plot was planted in 1962. Its name perfectly encapsulates its character: the charm of Vosne-Romanée wines combined with the structure of Nuits-Saint-Georges wines. The soils are clay-rich in the first 40 to 50 centimeters, followed by a variation of limestone and parent rocks. The grapes are hand-harvested, with 40% of whole bunches included, and fermentation lasts for three weeks, utilizing a very gentle extraction process.

The first vintage was produced in 2018. This vineyard spans 0.70 hectares and was planted in 1954. It is located to the south of Nuits-Saint-Georges, adjacent to the Premier Cru "Les Pruliers." The terroir is situated within the alluvial cone of the Côte de Nuits valley, offering a deeper soil composed of fine clays rich in organic matter. There is little limestone present; instead, the soil features pebbles of iron oxide known as chailles. For vinification, the grapes are hand-harvested, with 40% of whole bunches included.

This plot spans 0.30 hectares and was planted in 1954. It is located in the upper part of the Charmes-Chambertin terroir, known as "Aux Charmes," which is the origin of the name of this terroir. Bordering the Route des Grands Crus between Morey-Saint-Denis and Gevrey-Chambertin, the plot is situated opposite the boundary between Latricières Chambertin and the renowned Chambertin. Its unique geology, composed of Jurassic marls and limestones, produces a wine with exceptional finesse and generosity.

This vineyard covers 75 ares, with 40% of the vines planted in 1992 and 60% in 1944. It’s located in the southern part of the appellation, at the corner of the wall separating Echézeaux from Clos-Vougeot, in an area known as "les Baudes Basses." The vineyard's uniqueness arises from its 200-meter-long rows that span three different soil types: a stony soil with a significant amount of clay, a soil composed of small pebbles rich in red clay and iron oxide, and a finer soil made up of clays and silts. This cuvée is described as "round" because it reflects the full spectrum of soil types found in the appellation.

This wine consistently exhibits great depth, impressing with its length and complexity; it is both structured and refined. While describing it often requires superlatives, sometimes it is best to let the wine speak for itself. This vineyard spans 0.52 hectares and was planted between 1931 and 1936. It is regarded as one of the greatest crus of Vosne-Romanée and is also the oldest. Located in the historic part of Richebourg, it lies about fifty meters north of Romanée-Conti. The terroir is incredibly complex featuring a variety of clays and limestones in different forms and colors.

This vineyard spans 30 ares and was planted in 1956. Located on the mid-slope of the Corton hill, it faces southeast and is considered one of the most prestigious area in Corton. The terroir is defined by very calcareous soil at the lower part of the slope, transitioning to a much more clay-rich composition at the top. This is somewhat atypical compared to the rest of the Côte de Beaune. This unique feature is attributed to a limestone fault located in the middle of the plot, which causes the limestone from the bedrock to emerge more prominently in the lower section of the Renardes slope.