Winery Thibault Liger-BelairLa Croix des Champs Gevrey-Chambertin
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The La Croix des Champs Gevrey-Chambertin of the Winery Thibault Liger-Belair is in the top 30 of wines of Gevrey-Chambertin.
Taste structure of the La Croix des Champs Gevrey-Chambertin from the Winery Thibault Liger-Belair
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the La Croix des Champs Gevrey-Chambertin of Winery Thibault Liger-Belair in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the La Croix des Champs Gevrey-Chambertin of Winery Thibault Liger-Belair in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of earthy, strawberries or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or oak.
Food and wine pairings with La Croix des Champs Gevrey-Chambertin
Pairings that work perfectly with La Croix des Champs Gevrey-Chambertin
Original food and wine pairings with La Croix des Champs Gevrey-Chambertin
The La Croix des Champs Gevrey-Chambertin of Winery Thibault Liger-Belair matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fresh sausage, shoulder of lamb stuffed with cognac or oven roasted rabbit that cooks itself!.
Details and technical informations about Winery Thibault Liger-Belair's La Croix des Champs Gevrey-Chambertin.
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
The best vintages of La Croix des Champs Gevrey-Chambertin from Winery Thibault Liger-Belair are 2014, 2012, 2011, 2007 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Thibault Liger-Belair
The Winery Thibault Liger-Belair is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 41 wines for sale in the of Gevrey-Chambertin to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Gevrey-Chambertin
The wine region of Gevrey-Chambertin is located in the region of Côte de Nuits of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine René Bouvier or the Domaine Armand Rousseau produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gevrey-Chambertin are Pinot noir et Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gevrey-Chambertin often reveals types of flavors of iron, coffee or lemon and sometimes also flavors of cola, jam or citrus.
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.
The word of the wine: Ugni blanc
White grape variety of Italian origin, and the main white variety grown in France. Its large bunches give fine, light and lively wines, suitable for distillation: today it is the main variety for making cognac and armagnac. Ugni blanc, which is a little richer in alcohol when grown in Mediterranean regions, is used in the blending of the Provence and Corsica appellations, often in association with other grape varieties that bring aromas and structure, such as clairette, grenache blanc or sauvignon. Ugni blanc is also used, on a secondary basis, in the production of certain white wines in Gironde (AOC Bordeaux, Entre-deux-Mers, etc.).
