Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Aux Reignots 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair
Label Name:
 
Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Aux Reignots
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Critically rated highly: Wine Advocate / Robert Parker 94–96 (vintage range cited for 2019), Vinous/Antonio Galloni 94–96; reviewed by Decanter and other Burgundy critics (high scores)

Tasting Note
Fragrant red and black cherry, raspberry and violet with crushed limestone, smoked meat and spice. Palate is concentrated, silky with powdery tannins, bright acidity and a saline, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, confit, lamb, beef tenderloin, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, wagyu or Korean BBQ, miso aubergine, hoisin-glazed pork.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture; partial destemming; indigenous yeast fermentation (short maceration); aged 10–18 months in French oak (significant new oak); no fining, minimal/no filtration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine du Comte Liger‑Belair is a historic Vosne-Romanée producer (family-owned, biodynamic) owning La Romanée monopole; Reignots parcel ~0.73 ha with old vines (planted 1925–1985).