Thibault Liger Belair, Chambolle Musigny Gruenchers other_regions (from Les Pougets in Aloxe-Corton)

(from Les Pougets in Aloxe-Corton)

This bottle of 1998 Lafleur exudes such mineralité on the nose that it is rendered more distant and less appeasing to the senses than the 1999 Lafleur

The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin

There is some finishing rusticity but overall

Thibault Liger Belair, Chambolle Musigny Gruenchers other_regions (from Les Pougets in Aloxe-Corton)A brooding nose features notes of wet stone, plum and dark berry fruit gives way to medium weight flavors that are quite supple on the mid palate yet firm up somewhat on the attractively detailed, balanced and harmonious finish. I like the underlying tension as it imparts a sense of verve. This is not especially elegant but it should be capable of aging for years and improving for at least a decade. 92 2019+