Thibault Liger Belair, Charmes Chambertin other_regions_italy Michael Schmelzer calls 2016 a

Michael Schmelzer calls 2016 a classic and fresh year which yielded particularly small concentrated bunches

This isn’t super-complex at present though the material appears to be present such that more depth will almost certainly develop and my range presupposes that will occur

tar and earth aromas and flavors give way to cherry

green fruit and hazelnut to be appreciated

There is once again good vibrancy and detail to the delicious and moderately powerful medium weight flavors that conclude in a frank and rustic finale that offers acceptable depth and persistence

Thibault Liger Belair, Charmes Chambertin other_regions_italy Michael Schmelzer calls 2016 a(30% whole clusters but only the tiny stems rather than the stalks). Here the nose is exceptionally fresh with an even more pronounced floral character to the earthy and slightly sauvage red currant and underbrush suffused aromas. The broad shouldered flavors also exude a distinct earthiness that carries over to the intense, precise, moderately austere and tension filled finish that delivers excellent length. This is complex, serious and powerful yet