Domaine du Comte Liger Belair   Vosne Romanee Aux Reignots

2009 Vosne Romanee Aux Reignots

By Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair

2009 Vosne Romanee Aux Reignots from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair

Immersing oneself in the pulsating heart of Burgundy's regal earth, one discovers the 2009 Vosne Romanee Aux Reignots from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, a vintage that commands respect and contemplation. The brilliant minds behind Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, with their artisanal touch and deep-rooted veneration for terroir, presented this particular year's offering as an ode to the finesse of Vosne Romanée.

 

Refinement in a bottle: A 2009 Retrospective

The 2009 season in Burgundy was marked by its generosity, delivering ripe fruit profiles while maintaining the region's classic structural elegance. The interplay of conditions that year led to a harmonious breeding ground for the Pinot Noir grapes—the very soul of Vosne Romanee Aux Reignots—allowing them to express their varietal purity with exuberance.

The wine exhibits an aromatic tapestry of nuanced layers; hints of dark cherries and ripe strawberries marry with subtle earthy undertones, a testament to the impeccably managed vineyard plots overseen by Louis-Michel Liger-Belair. A judicious use of oak barrels ("élevage") has gracefully sculpted the wine's profile, offering undertones of sweet spice and a whisper of vanilla—a regal patina over a canvas of complexity.

 

An Investment in Admiration

For the fine wine investor, the appeal lies not only in the 2009’s current expressiveness but also in its longevity—a symphony that will continue to resonate with age. This bottling signals a compelling opportunity for connoisseurs and collectors alike, promising to unfurl further layers as it matures gracefully within their cellar vaults.

Capturing the essence of its birthplace, this release stands as a beacon for avid followers of Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair’s craft. It straddles the balance between the bounty of its year and the perennial grace expected of a premier cru from this hallowed parcel. In time, this wine is poised to offer a vinous narrative woven with threads of historical climatic benevolence and winemaking artistry unique to its spirited vintage.

The narrative for 2009 Vosne Romanee Aux Reignots is thus far from finished; it promises investors not just a mere holding but a sensory journey that enriches with each passing chapter—a storied addition to any discerning collector's portfolio.

Current market price

£29,930.00

12x75cl

Highest score

96

POP score

1870.63

Scores and tasting notes

96

Tasted at the Comte Liger-Belair vertical at the Château de Vosne. The 2009 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots has a divine bouquet, beautifully defined with precise red cherries, blood orange, wild strawberry and striking mineral scents that elevate this Aux Reignots above previous vintages. The palate is very precise and poised, very animated and tense, the oak seamlessly integrated. This is a class act, the one that really gets hold of this premier cru and exploits it to the full. This is wonderful. Tasted June 2015.

Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 30 July 2015

Vintage performance