2013 Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Chaumes 1er Cru
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Tasted at the Comte Liger-Belair vertical at the Château de Vosne. The 2013 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Chaumes has an outgoing and floral bouquet armed with wilted rose petals infusing the brambly red berry fruit. There is just a hint of fresh mint that emerges with time. The palate is medium-bodied with a little chewiness on the entry, sappy black and red fruit struck through with fine acidity and plenty of spice toward the finish. I would just like to see it develop more tension with bottle age. Tasted June 2015.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2013 Vosne-Romanée Les Chaumes boasts gorgeous intensity and saline-infused drive. The flavors are bright and focused throughout, a combination of the late cool harvest and a dollop of whole clusters. The bracing, cool finish is incredibly inviting.
Good dark red. Aromas of black raspberry and dark chocolate are lifted by pungent minerality, licorice and a note of violet; classic Vosne-Romanée scents. A step up in intensity from the village wines, with ripe black cherry and dark berry aromas given lift and cut by healthy tangy acidity. Liger-Belair's vines are situated in the upper part of Chaumes, where there's some limestone to go with the clay.
Just one big barrel. Bright crimson. Lots of guts and charming fruit – very vivacious. Lots of pure redcurrant fruit. Cool and fresh. Far from fat! Clean and zesty. Great texture. (JR)
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.