Thibault Liger Belair, Gevrey Chambertin Croix Champs Vintage:2012 the 1999 has moved on

the 1999 has moved on from its primary stage

The flavor profile is slightly finer than that of the more muscular Champans with excellent definition and verve if not quite the same mid-palate concentration

Interestingly given the style of the vintage this isn’t quite a big and robust as it usually is which should permit it to be approachable after only 6 to 8 years yet it has the stuffing to effortlessly develop over 15 to 18

cool and complex aromas of Granny Smith apples

This Bolgheri blend is contained and subdued in comparison

Thibault Liger Belair, Gevrey Chambertin Croix Champs Vintage:2012 the 1999 has moved on(50% whole cluster). The sauvage suffused nose of various dark berries is earthier still and this character can also be found on the rich and muscular medium weight flavors that display touches of rusticity and youthful austerity on the otherwise sneaky long finish. A perfectly good if not exceptional Gevrey villages that should reward mid term cellaring. (87 89) 2023+