Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair - Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Cras

Domaine du Comte Liger-BelairNuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Cras

4.5
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the world.
The Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Cras of Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair is a red wine from the region of Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Cras' of Burgundy.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Cras from the Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Cras of Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair in the region of Burgundy is a powerful with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Cras of Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair's Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Cras.

Grape varieties
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Last vintages of this wine

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Cras - 2015
In the top 100 of of Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Cras' wines
Average rating: 4.811110.5
Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Cras - 2014
In the top 100 of of Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Cras' wines
Average rating: 4.411110
Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Cras - 2013
In the top 100 of of Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Cras' wines
Average rating: 4.711110.5
Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Cras - 2012
In the top 100 of of Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Cras' wines
Average rating: 4.611110.5
Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Cras - 2011
In the top 100 of of Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Cras' wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Cras - 2010
In the top 100 of of Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Cras' wines
Average rating: 4.611110.5
Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Cras - 2008
In the top 100 of of Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Cras' wines
Average rating: 4.611110.5

The best vintages of Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Cras from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair are 2015, 2013, 2012, 2010 and 2008.

Informations about the Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair

The winery offers 15 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.5.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Cras' in the region of Burgundy

The Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Cras' to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Burgundy
In the top 2500 of of France wines
In the top 1500 of of Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Cras' wines
In the top 8000 of red wines
In the top 15000 wines of the world

The wine region of Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Cras'

The wine region of Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Cras' is located in the region of Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Perrot-Minot or the Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Cras' are Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Cras' often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.


The wine region of Burgundy

Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.

News related to this wine

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The word of the wine: Flowable

A supple, easy-drinking wine with little consistency in the mouth.

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