Thibault Liger-Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Saint Georges 2016 skus_30188029 The planting density is 3

The planting density is 3

either with a thick cream sauce -- the lightness of Liberty Creekspan Chardonnay will serve as a nice contrast -- or with pesto made of freshly chopped basil

honed by strikes of steel and acid

The wine then spends a long time

We pulledleaves at the center of the vine and around the clusters to allow proper exposure

Thibault Liger-Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Saint Georges 2016 skus_30188029 The planting density is 38 barrels here from 2 HA, Frost hit this quite hard. 10 barrels per hectare is normal. Thibault likes the reduction caused by malolactic fermentation. Adds an inky character, more subtle than reduction in the initial fermentation. Very sexy. Fine grippy tannins are firm but sleek, and sit well with the well poised dark berry fruit. Clean, firm but sweetly ripe in the middle. Dense and intense, but good, needs time.