Hubert Lignier Bourgogne Rouge Grand Chaliot 2019 (750ML)

88-90 VM / 88 WA / 86-89 BH

The 2019 Bourgogne Grand Chaliot has a lively and generous bouquet with red cherry and cranberry fruit, quite Nuits Saints-Georges in style, which is no surprise since that is the location of the vines. The 30% whole bunches is nicely disguised and the longer élevage in barrel until December 2020 lends it good weight on the fresh finish. Certainly Village Cru in quality.-- Neal Martin, Vinous Media

Much more classically proportioned than its hail-impacted 2018 predecessor, Lignier's 2019 Bourgogne Grand Chaliot mingles aromas of raspberries with notions of loamy soil and orange rind. Medium-bodied, lively and precise, it's an elegant, refined wine.—William Kelley, The Wine Advocate

Tasting note: Firm reduction buries the fruit at present. Otherwise there is a bit more volume to the sleeker flavors that contrast with the somewhat more rustic finale where the supporting tannins are somewhat firmer. This too is quite good for its level. Outstanding. –Allen Meadows, Burghound