Thibault Liger Belair

Thibault Liger-Belair is one of the most dynamic and passionate producers in the Côte d'Or. Like his cousin, the Vicomte Liger Belair of Vosne-Romanée, he took over his family’s vines (in 2001) which had been leased to others for many years and made them his own. He rented a cellar down the road in Nuits-Saint-Georges and slowly began building up his excellent reputation. Coming from a place where he had to learn everything from scratch required him to really analyze everything he did, from the vines and vineyard management, to the winemaking and maturation. He embraces the most natural viticulture methods, including certified organic and biodynamic practices. Even his barrels are intricately composed of specific blends of oaks and toast levels. The most minute detail does not escape his attention. His top vineyard is Richebourg, but he also has Clos de Vougeot and multiple top 1er Crus and Village wines. In addition to his own Côte d'Or holdings, he also makes a few négociants bottles. In addition, he began producing delicious Beaujolais from a domaine in Moulin à Vin, his first vintage being 2009.