Thibault Liger Belair, Aloxe Corton Toppe Vert Size:3x1.5L The 1996 Reserva was also

The 1996 Reserva was also the product of a challenging vintage

it's layered and elegantly fleshy

intense and more muscular middle weight flavors that possess a velvety and seductive mouth feel before terminating in a balanced and slightly rustic finale

Many are quick to dismiss it given the difficulties of the growing season that saw abundant rain

this is going to require at least some patience so that the mid-palate can flesh out

Thibault Liger Belair, Aloxe Corton Toppe Vert Size:3x1.5L The 1996 Reserva was alsoStrong reduction. The vibrant and beautifully well detailed medium bodied flavors possess an almost pungent minerality and culminate in a linear, persistent and balanced finish. The finale is on the austere side and while this stops short of being strict, it would be fair to say that this isnt generous at present yet the underlying material is such that it should flesh out with a few years of bottle age. (88 91) 2018+