Thibault Liger Belair, Nuits Saint Georges Saint Georges other_regions the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape

the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is a blockbuster thats up with the top two to three wines of the vintage

pepper and earthy notes

(50+ year old vines located in the lower section of the Clos)

Fleshy but focused on the palate

that is an assumption

Thibault Liger Belair, Nuits Saint Georges Saint Georges other_regions the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape(from a huge 2. 10 ha parcel). This is at once notably ripe but attractively fresh with its combination of densely fruited red currant, raspberry and warm earth aromas. The rich, muscular and highly vibrant middle weight plus flavors exude a subtle minerality while delivering superb depth and persistence on the sappy, firm and ever so mildly austere finale. Interestingly given the style of the vintage this isnt quite a big and robust as it usually is