2003 Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Saint-Georges 1er Cru

Licorice, black cherries, and roasting spices are found in the complex aromatic profile of the 2003 Nuits-St.-Georges Les St.-Georges. A wine of great intensity, its chewy-structured, medium to full-bodied personality is deep, jam-packed with dark fruits, and persistent. Huge amounts of ripe tannin, which quickly coat the taster’s palate, demand patience. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802

Cask sample. Very dark. There is lots there, but it’s not the freshest sample that I’ve been offered. Fizzy with biodynamic life. Lots of microbugs in there. Very intense, very slightly stewed fruit nose. Lots of character certainly. Thick and quite dry. This may eventually push its way through to a graceful middle age. (JR)