Domaine Hubert Lignier does things the right way--their way--from farming to fermentation to élevage. They practice "sensible combat" (lutte raisonnee) in the vineyards and don't use herbicides. Their wines are organic but not certified. They don't have to be. They don't need to pay some outsider to come in and tell them what to do. They don't give a damn and the wines are proof of their greatness. Use of new oak barrels is low--up to 50% on the Grand Crus Charmes Chambertin and Clos de la Roche.
What importer Rosenthal Wine Merchant has to say about this wine...
In 2010, the Ligniers purchased a third of a hectare of old vines (circa 1947) in this vineyard that sits just below the great premier cru Les Cailles in the southern part of Nuits-Saint-Georges. This cuvée displays a firm mineral backbone typical of its village of origin, but with a very Lignier sense of drive and freshness. Laurent employs a modest 15% new wood during its 18-month élevage.
Details
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Grape Variety
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Vintage
2021
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Organic
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Style
Earthy , Elegant , Minerally
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Light Bodied