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La Romanée Liger-Belair 2005 75cl

AOC Grand Cru | Côte de Nuits | Burgundy | France
CHF 7’458.90
Critics scores
95 Robert Parker
Tasted at the La Romanée vertical at Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair. The 2005 La Romanée Grand Cru from Comte Liger-Belair has a very refined bouquet, far superior to the previous two vintages with black plum, cranberry and subtle marine influences, though it is still tightly-wound at the moment. But there is real class here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, supple tannin and very well-judged acidity. There is a touch of spice here, real tension with black truffle on the finish. This is an superb La Romanée but one that needs another few years. Tasted June 2015.
Producer
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair
Vosne-Romanée is considered the top of the top in terms of Burgundy villages and Comte Liger-Belair is one of the best producers from that blessed village. The estate resides in the most distinguished property in the village, the Château de Vosne-Romanée. It initially came into the family (with some vineyards) when General Liger-Belair purchased it in 1815. Over time Liger-Belair acquired more vineyards when his nephew and heir married a member of the Marey heiress. At one point, the family owned La Tâche, La Grande Rue, La Romanée, much of Chambertin, Clos de Vougeot and a multitude of top 1er Crus. However, almost everything was lost in 1933 due to succession issues and the domaine was put up for auction. A few vineyards, however, were saved and leased to sharecroppers for many years…until 2000, that is, when young Vicomte Louis-Michel Liger-Belair decided to recreate the domaine. He built it up quickly to its current size of 8.7 hectares with vineyards that lie mostly in Vosne-Romanée with two in Nuits-Saint-Georges. Though it is true that they own the most exceptional vineyard locations, the family also makes some of the most complex and refined wines in the Côte.