Corton Renardes, Thibault Liger Belair 2012

The spicy and gamy nose features subtle earth and smoke nuances on the ripe and very fresh red currant, plum and dark raspberry aromas There is excellent mid-palate concentration to the broad-shouldered, intense and overtly powerful flavors that terminate in a robust, energetic and admirably complex finish that goes on and on. I like the velvety texture and while this is an imposingly scaled wine it is not rustic or hard even though patience will be required.