2016 Vosne Romanee Clos du Chateau Monopole
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The dark currant, plum and violet aromas display an appealing spiciness that continues on to the attractive vibrant, intense and sleekly muscular flavors that already possess fine depth on the notably rich and balanced finale. While the supporting tannins aren't necessarily firmer, their texture is notably different and this will need at least some bottle age first. Drink 2026+
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Neal Martin
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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(tasted from tank; this and the other village wines from Vosne-Romanée were destemmed): Medium red. A touch of reduction to the aromas and flavors of black cherry, flowers and smoky minerality. Supple on entry, then more clenched on the back half; a fresh but slightly shallow village wine with little in the way of easy sweetness. I find this a bit dry on the aftertaste.
The 2016 Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château, which came from vat, has a broad, generous, wild strawberry and cranberry-scented bouquet with beautifully integrated oak, very sensual in style and if anything, gaining intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red berry fruit, maybe not quite as harmonious as the Colombière and just pulling up a little short on the finish at the moment. That said, I am sure that it will develop more substance once in bottle.
About the producer
Since its rebirth in 2000, Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair has quickly become one of the most highly sought-after producers in Vosne-Romanée. The most prized wine from the estate is their monopole Grand Cru La Romanée.