2022 Clos Vougeot

Cask sample. Deep, brooding, impressive grand cru from Liger-Belair. Lots of power. Tannin and oak all very tightly knit. Great purity though. (AWH)

The 2022 Clos Vougeot from Thibault Liger-Belair is a muscular, powerful wine, dense with extract. The tannins are firm but not astringent, and the aromas range from ripe black plums to earth, smoke, and mineral notes. There is much more intensity here than in the wine produced last year. The grapes come from 0.75 hectares in Baudes Basses at mid-slope along the southern edge of the clos. Liger-Belair explained how he tames the tannic nature of the old-vine fruit with vigorous punching down and ageing in cask (60% new). The result proclaims the success of his strategy.