2023 Domaine Hubert Lignier Aux Combottes, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, France Simon Bize concentrated and velvety tannic texture

concentrated and velvety tannic texture along with beautiful acidity that provides balance and freshness

Simultaneously bitter

followed by cold maceration for ten days and by vatting for 3 to 6 weeks and frequent pumping over

10% underwent carbonic maceration for 5 days

Becker makes Rheingau Prädikat wines like they were made 100 years ago – which is to say with very little residual sugar

2023 Domaine Hubert Lignier Aux Combottes, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, France Simon Bize concentrated and velvety tannic textureWe have always considered the Gevrey Aux Combottes to be quite special. In all the years we have been purchasing this wine, it has never failed to delight and satisfy. Of course, it is one of those rare 1er Crus that, geographically, is literally surrounded by Grand Cru vineyards. In this case, it is encircled by Latricieres Chambertin, Charmes Chambertin and Clos de la Roche. The Lignier parcel is 0. 14 hectare and the vines therein were planted in