2004 Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château
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Tasted at the Comte Liger-Belair vertical at the Château de Vosne. The 2004 Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château actually has an attractive nose and demonstrated less of the "green meanies" than the La Romanée '04 at least at first...then they start to appear and usurp the rustic red berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a raw entry and rather harsh tannin, a bitter edge toward the finish. Frankly, I can take or leave this Clos du Château and might actually prefer the drinkability of the 2003. Tasted June 2015.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
More reviews and scores
Monopole. Looks much more than a year older than the 2005. Very nice evolution. Mushroomy already. Quite light at first, then a hit of bright cherry fruit. There’s a slight hole in the middle. Very pale. (JR)
Medium red. Expressive aromas of raspberry, Oriental spices and rose petal, with an intriguing suggestion of dried apricot and a whiff of sexy, nutty oak. At once sweeter and more vinous than the Colombiere, with a silky texture and lovely energy. Comes across as more primary today than the Colombiere.
(35-year-old vines) Good medium red. Slightly reduced aromas of raspberry, iron and minerals. At once silky and more precise, with lovely inner-mouth lift. The limestone soil gives this wine very good energy and vinosity. Smoky red fruit flavors are aromatic and persistent.
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.