Thibault Liger Belair, Corton Renardes Brut Zero This is stunning and only

This is stunning and only the second year from Brunello's great producer

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This is also quite firmly reduced and impossible to read today

Moderate reduction is enough to dominate the fruit today but there is very good freshness and verve to the big-bodied

Thibault Liger Belair, Corton Renardes Brut Zero This is stunning and only(40% whole cluster but without the central stem). Notes of reduction and wood are all that are discernible today. By contrast there is more volume and mid palate density as well as more minerality and muscle to the broad shouldered flavors that conclude in a velvety and firm but not especially austere finish. (90 93) 2029+