Thibault Liger Belair, Chambolle Musigny Gruenchers other_regions The 2018 Côte a Côte

The 2018 Côte a Côte is a blend of 51% Grenache

generous and extremely rich flavors coat the palate with sappy dry extract on the

(from Les Pougets in Aloxe-Corton)

The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin

ripe tannins and fresh acidity

Thibault Liger Belair, Chambolle Musigny Gruenchers other_regions The 2018 Côte a CôteA brooding nose features notes of wet stone, plum and dark berry fruit gives way to medium weight flavors that are quite supple on the mid palate yet firm up somewhat on the attractively detailed, balanced and harmonious finish. I like the underlying tension as it imparts a sense of verve. This is not especially elegant but it should be capable of aging for years and improving for at least a decade. 92 2019+