Thibault Liger-Belair
Moulin a Vent Les Vieilles Vignes 2020
| Denomination | AOC Moulin à vent |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Beaujolais (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Gamay |
- Vintage and designation: 2020, Moulin-à-Vent DOC (Beaujolais, France)
- Grape variety and style: 100% Gamay, still red, organic and low environmental impact
- Artisanal vinification: unclarified and unfiltered, possible presence of natural sediments
- Sensory profile: redcurrant, rose petals, dark chocolate; silky and lively on the palate
- Pairings and serving: suitable for pork and game; decant for 1 hour, serve at 16-18 °C
Description
What kind of wine is it
The Moulin à Vent Les Vieilles Vignes by Thibault Liger-Belair is a still red wine with a marked personality. Made from organically grown Gamay grapes, it displays an intense and deep red colour. On the nose, it reveals an intriguing bouquet of redcurrant and rose petals, enriched by pronounced notes of dark chocolate. On the palate, it offers a silky and rounded texture, supported by a solid fruity structure and gentle tannins. The lively acidity brings energy to the sip, leading to a tonic and refreshing finish. A brief decanting is recommended before serving.
Where does it come from
This wine originates from the renowned area of Moulin-à-Vent, a celebrated zone within the Beaujolais region. Thibault Liger-Belair tends these plots with the aim of enhancing the local historical heritage and the expressive purity of the grape variety. The term Les Vieilles Vignes indicates the use of old vines, capable of producing naturally limited and highly concentrated yields. It is a faithful interpretation of its terroir of origin, ensuring a remarkable capacity for ageing, allowing the wine to refine elegantly for over a decade.
How is it produced
The production process follows a biological and sustainable approach, aimed at preserving the integrity of the harvest. The Gamay grapes are vinified with minimal intervention, ensuring maximum adherence to varietal characteristics. The wine rests without fining or filtration, a technical choice intended to maintain the wine's full, lively and expressive character. The possible presence of slight natural sediments is a sign of artisanal craftsmanship and does not affect the quality. At the table, it pairs beautifully with succulent pork dishes and game, and also enhances structured first courses and mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
The Thibault Liger-Belair family, dedicated to viticulture since 1720, enhances the historic vineyards of Beaujolais with this elegant still red wine. Produced exclusively from Gamay grapes grown on eight hectares in the prestigious Moulin-à-Vent AOC appellation, the 2020 vintage reflects a fully organic and sustainable approach. The wine is authentic, neither clarified nor filtered: an expressive purity awarded 91 points by Wine Spectator. This label also boasts an extraordinary longevity of 10-15 years, promising a fascinating evolution over time.
Awards
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2020
89/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2020
91/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1720
- Hectares: 8
1720: Claude Marey, secretary of the king and mayor of Nuits-Saint-Georges, owner of vineyards, founds the wine merchant C.Marey to sell its high-class wines.
1781: Claude Philibert Marey, his son, takes over the wine merchant house.
1852: Comte Louis Liger-Belair, owner of vinyeards in Vosne-Romanée and son in law of G.F. Marey becomes an associate in the business that now trades in the name of C.MAREY and Comte LIGER-BELAIR.
1906: With his three sons, Comte Edgard Liger-Belair creates the partnership ‘LIGER-BELAIR et Fils Successeurs’.
1949: Felix Liger-Belair, son of the Comte Edgard, becomes sole chairman of the board. His Xavier son acts as is general manager.
1982: Death of Xavier Liger-Belair, sale of the wine merchant company. That same year his son Vincent son, supported by his mother, takes over the family buildings, restructures the Domaine, and reorganizes the vine cultivation through three vinegrowers of the Côte de Nuits.
2001 - 2003: Thibault Liger-Belair, son of Vincent, creates DOMAINE THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR to exploit the family’s historic vineyards. He creates simultaneously the wine merchant company: THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR SUCCESSEURS.
After six years of study of vine growing and oenology, Thibault starts his career in a company specialized in the communication around the wine business, located in Paris. He works with and tastes the greatest wines of the world. After two years, he launches ‘Wine and Co’ an internet wine merchant. Since 2001 Thibault Liger Belair acts as chairman of Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair and is fully involved in the production of wines. Read more
| Name | Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair Moulin a Vent Les Vieilles Vignes 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Moulin à vent AOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Gamay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Beaujolais |
| Vendor | Thibault Liger-Belair |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Thibault Liger-Belair family, dedicated to viticulture since 1720, enhances the historic vineyards of Beaujolais with this elegant still red wine. Produced exclusively from Gamay grapes grown on eight hectares in the prestigious Moulin-à-Vent AOC appellation, the 2020 vintage reflects a fully organic and sustainable approach. The wine is authentic, neither clarified nor filtered: an expressive purity awarded 91 points by Wine Spectator. This label also boasts an extraordinary longevity of 10 5 years, promising a fascinating evolution over time. |
| Origin | Moulin-à-Vent, Beaujolais, France |
| Production technique | Unfined and unfiltered (zero filtration) |
| Wine making | Unfined and unfiltered (zero filtration); natural deposits may form. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |