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Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair

ドメーヌ・ティボー・リジェ・ベレール

vineyards
6
GRAND CRU
3
PREMIER CRU
3
Based in
Chambolle-Musigny

Profile

ニュイ・サン・ジョルジュ、フラジェ・エシェゾー、シャンボール・ミュジニーの3村を拠点とするこのドメーヌは、合計6つの畑を所有している。その内訳は特級、一級ともに3畑ずつという、極めて密度の高い構成が特徴だ。特級畑はヴォーヌ・ロマネの銘醸リシュブール(0.45ha)を筆頭に、クロ・ド・ヴージョ(0.46ha)、エシェゾー(0.28ha)と、ブルゴーニュを象徴する区画を網羅する。一級畑においても、ニュイ・サン・ジョルジュのレ・サン・ジョルジュ(2.06ha)やヴォーヌ・ロマネのレ・プティ・モン(0.1ha)、シャンボール・ミュジニーのレ・フスロットを擁し、村名格のシャンボール・ミュジニー・オー・ボー・ブランでは他生産者と並び主要な造り手として数えられる。厳選されたテロワールを体現する、実力派のドメーヌである。

Vineyard Holdings

* Includes wines sourced as négociant

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History

Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair is based in Chambolle-Musigny and draws on one of Burgundy's more storied family names — the Liger-Belair line has roots in the Côte de Nuits stretching back to Napoleon's era. Thibault, cousin to Louis-Michel Liger-Belair of Vosne-Romanée, established his own domaine in the early 2000s, gradually assembling a small but impressive portfolio anchored by grand cru parcels in Vougeot, Vosne-Romanée, and Flagey-Échézeaux alongside a substantial holding in Nuits-St-Georges Les St-Georges.

Winemaking Approach

Six parcels across six communes — a tight but vertically deep lineup from Richebourg and Clos de Vougeot at the summit down through Les St-Georges (2.06 ha, a premier cru of near-grand cru standing) and smaller parcels in Vosne-Romanée and Chambolle-Musigny. The cellar approach leans toward minimal intervention, with gentle extraction and restrained oak, in keeping with the Chambolle aesthetic of precision over power. Detailed public information on specific techniques is limited.

Vintage Ratings

Côte de Nuits・Rouge · 1947–2024 (5-point overall, newest on right)

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2024★★★★★Drink earlyFrost, hail and mildew made Pinot Noir extremely challenging. Yields fell to a quarter in worst cases and quality is below average.
2023★★★★★Drink earlyA large crop with seductive fruit but uneven density and consistency. Approachable, charming wines for early-to-medium drinking.
2022★★★★★HoldDespite the heat, perfumed and alluring reds with refined tannins seamlessly bonded to fruit. A modern Burgundy benchmark.
2021★★★★HoldA return to cool-climate classicism. Village wines are juicy and crunchy; Grands Crus show poise, freshness and elegance.
2020★★★★★HoldConcentrated and dramatic with surprising freshness from early picking. A great vintage with strong long-term aging potential.
2019★★★★★HoldExceptional vintage with ripeness exceeding many recent years yet retaining classical balance. Outstanding Pinot for medium-to-long aging.
2018★★★★★HoldDark, vivacious reds combining ripeness with freshness. A superb vintage with structure and depth for long aging.
2017★★★★★Drink nowA generous harvest producing supple, accessible reds with juicy fruit and soft tannins — for near-to-medium-term enjoyment.
2016★★★★Drink nowFrost devastated yields, but the survivors made deep-coloured, lively, fleshy reds with soft tannins — charming for medium-term drinking.
2015★★★★★HoldRipe, vivacious, structured and deeply fruited — one of the great recent vintages with outstanding long-term aging potential.
2014★★★★★Drink nowFresh, vital and energetic reds with more length than amplitude. Elegant and transparent Pinot Noir built for medium-term aging.
2013★★★★★Drink nowA cool, late vintage producing pure, crisp, fresh reds with clear site definition. Medium-term wines with terroir-driven character.
2012★★★★Drink nowFrost and hail cut yields severely, but survivors produced harmonious reds with structure and balance, built for graceful aging.
2011★★★★★Drink nowLighter than 2010 and less opulent than 2009, but with pure Pinot character. Charming, approachable and best enjoyed in the near term.
2010★★★★★At peakA classical masterpiece with ideal balance of fruit, acidity and tannin. Complex, concentrated and now entering its peak drinking window.
2009★★★★★HoldA celebrated vintage of ripe, pure fruit; top wines built for the long haul.
2008★★★★At peakA late, small harvest yielding pure, vibrant reds; an underrated vintage.
2007★★★★★At peakFruity, vivid, elegant reds for early to mid-term drinking.
2006★★★★At peakCharming, fruity reds with ripeness and balance; drinking well now.
2005★★★★★HoldA historic vintage ranking among the best since 1978; ripe, dense yet pure and balanced.
2004★★★★★At peakHail and oidium challenged the year; meticulous sorting yielded elegant reds.
2003★★★★At peakHistoric heatwave year; exotic, concentrated wines destined to be classics, though polarising.
2002★★★★★At peakFresh, balanced and elegant; successful from top to bottom across the appellation.
2001★★★★At peakTop wines are lean, structured and potentially long-lived.
2000★★★★★Past peakRain softened the wines; many lack structure and are now past prime.
1999★★★★At peakA modern reference vintage; juicy, rich, vibrant Pinots from top domaines.
1998★★★★★Past peakUneven due to frost and hail; top wines age well but most suited to drink early.
1997★★★★★Past peakRipe, soft Pinots with low natural acidity for early drinking.
1996★★★★★At peakA classic vintage with vivid acidity and concentration; grands crus showing brilliantly.
1995★★★★At peakElegant, firm reds with ripe fruit and refined tannins.
1994★★★★★Past peakSeptember rain caused rot; a tough vintage with high-acid survivors.
1993★★★★Past peakThick-skinned grapes yielded dense, tannic, classically structured reds.
1992★★★★★Past peakA generous, supple vintage lacking structure; suited to early drinking.
1991★★★★★Past peakFrost and hail tested the year, but Cote de Nuits ripened before rain to good effect.
1990★★★★★At peakA historic vintage of richness, concentration and structure; top wines still majestic.
1989★★★★Past peakRipe and seductive, almost matching 1990 in quality with refined elegance.
1988★★★★Past peakA warm September produced structured reds; the start of a celebrated trio.
1987★★★★★Past peakDifficult flowering led to modest wines; most are past peak today.
1986★★★★★Past peakA difficult year of rain and rot; quality wines were rare.
1985★★★★★Past peakA historic vintage of grace, balance, ripe fruit and great ageing potential.
1983★★★★★Past peakHeat and rot made for a mixed year; some powerful, concentrated reds emerged.
1982★★★★★Past peakA huge crop diluted many wines; top examples offered early-drinking pleasure.
1980★★★★★Past peakInitially underestimated; later valued for balance and aromatic finesse.
1978★★★★★Past peakA late-harvest masterpiece of the century, combining richness and refinement.
1976★★★★Past peakA hot summer produced concentrated, tannic reds that aged well.
1972★★★★★Past peakA cool year with austere acidity at first; top wines aged beautifully.
1971★★★★Past peakA classic vintage of concentration and structure; gained depth with long ageing.
1969★★★★★Past peakElegant with great longevity; Cote de Nuits achieved historic success.
1966★★★★Past peakRemembered as a classic vintage of balance and elegance.
1964★★★★Past peakA rich, concentrated vintage that aged with distinction.
1962★★★★Past peakA notable late-20th-century vintage producing elegant, perfumed reds.
1961★★★★Past peakA concentrated, structured year; less famous than Bordeaux but a classic.
1959★★★★★Past peakA pinnacle of the 1950s combining generosity, elegance and finesse.
1957★★★★Past peakAn excellent vintage producing velvety, balanced wines.
1955★★★★Past peakConsidered among the outstanding Burgundy vintages of the late 20th century.
1953★★★★Past peakA vintage of rare elegance and charm; a Europe-wide success.
1949★★★★★Past peakA post-war masterpiece combining balance and elegance; a Burgundy benchmark.
1947★★★★★Past peakA legendary vintage of the century; extreme heat produced rare concentration.

Aggregated consensus from professional and trade assessments. Individual vineyards or producers may diverge.

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FAQ

Where is Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair based?
Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair (ドメーヌ・ティボー・リジェ・ベレール) is a producer based in Chambolle-Musigny, Burgundy, France. They hold a total of 6 vineyard plots.
What Grand Cru vineyards does Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair own?
Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair owns 3 Grand Cru plots. Notable holdings include Clos de Vougeot, Richebourg, Échezeaux.
What are the characteristics of Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair?
ニュイ・サン・ジョルジュ、フラジェ・エシェゾー、シャンボール・ミュジニーの3村を拠点とするこのドメーヌは、合計6つの畑を所有している。その内訳は特級、一級ともに3畑ずつという、極めて密度の高い構成が特徴だ。特級畑はヴォーヌ・ロマネの銘醸リシュブール(0.45ha)を筆頭に、クロ・ド・ヴージョ(0.46ha)、エシェゾー(0.28ha)と、ブルゴーニュを象徴する区画を網羅する。一級畑においても、ニュ
What classification levels does Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair cover?
Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair's wines start from Premier Cru level, with 3 Premier Cru plots and 3 Grand Cru plots, offering a broad range.

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