Domaine du Comte Liger Belair   Vosne Romanee Aux Reignots

2005 Vosne Romanee Aux Reignots

By Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair

2005 Vosne Romanee Aux Reignots from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Burgundy, France

In the tapestry of Burgundian prestige, the 2005 Vosne Romanee Aux Reignots from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair emerges as a vintage clothed in resplendence. Tucked away in the revered village of Vosne-Romanée, the '05 offering of this increasingly sought-after winemaker promises an exploration into both the artistry of wine-making and the nuances of a year that left an indelible mark on the region's terroir.

 

An Exquisite Alliance of Vintage and Verdure

The year 2005 in Burgundy was greeted with open arms by vignerons across the region. And rightly so – a temperate spring proceeded a summer that hovered between benevolent warmth and timely rainfall, culminating in a harvest that saw grapes swelling with potential. This climatic ballet bestowed upon the Aux Reignots lieu-dit grapes a concentration which when translated by Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair's deft practice, yielded wines of extraordinary structure and depth.

Savouring this exquisite wine reveals levels of complexity that seduce both palate and intellect. The bouquet offers hints of dark cherry, earthy truffle, and a whisper of violet – a triumvirate that foretells the symphony to come. On the palate, it is both assertive and eloquent, showcasing a balance between muscular tannins and an elevating acidity that speaks to its longevity.

 

Investing in Elegance

For connoisseurs and investors alike, accession to a bottle such as the 2005 Vosne Romanee Aux Reignots from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair represents an opportunity beyond mere acquisition. It is an invitation to partake in a chapter of oenological brilliance - one which will resound through cellars and dining tables for decades to follow.

The investment potential housed within this wine is bolstered by its limited production and the venerated grounds from which it hails. Discerning collectors will recognize the significance of adding such a pivotal vintage to their portfolios - one where each nuanced sip delivers not just flavour, but evidential narrative of a remarkable Burgundian year.

As we cross two decades since its birth, this robust yet refined Pinot Noir stands as one of the sculpted masterpieces from a vintner whose influence on Burgundian excellence reverberates with each harvested bunch. The longevity inherent within its DNA coupled with its precise expression of terroir render the 2005 Vosne Romanee Aux Reignots a polestar for investors aiming to reconcile profound tasting experiences with sagacious acquisitions.

Current market price

£29,470.00

12x75cl

Highest score

93

POP score

2266.92

Scores and tasting notes

93

Tasted at the Comte Liger-Belair vertical at the Château de Vosne. The 2005 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots sees service back to normal after the 2003 and 2004: bold red berry fruit infused with potpourri, wilted rose petals and orange blossom. The definition here is superior to previous vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, good depth and the most impressive nuance and complexity since Louis-Michel's debut. There is a captivating spicy note coming through on the finish that fans out gloriously. This is very fine. Tasted June 2015.

Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 30 July 2015

Vintage performance