Thibault Liger-Belair, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru, Les Saint-Georges 2020

The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Saint-Georges 1er Cru has a well-defined nose of red brambly fruit, leather and wilted violets. There's a hint of reduction, though nothing to get concerned about, but there is a suggestion of Brettanomyces. The palate is medium-bodied with layers of ripe black fruit, white pepper and a hint of iodine. Its pepperiness becomes quite accentuated on the finish, grippy with a long aftertaste. A little heat becomes evident with time in the glass. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.

• Drinking Window: 2026 - 2042
• Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
• Review Date: October 2024