2020 Hubert Lignier Bourgogne Rouge Grand Chaliot

The 2020 Hubert Lignier Bourgogne Rouge Grand Chaliot is a single-vineyard Pinot Noir from the southern side of Nuits-Saint-Georges in Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits. Although classified as regional Bourgogne, it comes from a substantial 1.25-hectare parcel planted in 1987, situated below the Premier Cru Les Cailles sector. Brown marl and small limestone stones contribute to a site known for producing a particularly structured expression of this appellation. Under Laurent Lignier, the domaine approached the concentrated 2020 vintage with gentle extraction, seeking to preserve freshness and aromatic detail alongside the fruit’s natural depth.

Expect ripe plum, dark cherry and blackberry, complemented by floral notes, pepper, subtle smoke and earthy mineral detail. Charles Curtis MW awarded the 2020 Grand Chaliot 93 Points for Decanter, highlighting its pronounced plum aromas, firm tannic texture and impressive length for a regional wine. The importer’s vintage assessment similarly described concentrated dark fruit, liquorice and a refreshing crunch through the palate. This is a substantial Bourgogne with enough structure to reward patience. With several years of bottle development, well-stored examples may now be gaining greater integration and savoury complexity around their concentrated fruit.