2013 La Romanee
By Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair
2013 La Romanee from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Burgundy, France
In the pantheon of Burgundy's extraordinary offerings, the 2013 La Romanee from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair stands resplendent, a testament to the finesse achievable in a challenging year for vintners. Harvested from a plot caressed by history and perfected by meticulous winemaking, this vintage captures the delicate dance between adversity and triumph.
An Oenological Tapestry Woven with Patience and Precision
The cooler weather patterns of 2013 in Burgundy led to a vintage marked by delayed flowering and a reduced yield; yet it is precisely these trials that have sculpted the character of this wine. The Burgundian axiom – that hardship can yield exquisite beauty – holds true in every glass of the 2013 La Romanee.
This particular vintage presents investors with a layered complexity, showcasing velvety tannins underpinned by an aromatic spectrum of ripe berries and subtle earthen spices. Its palate seamlessly integrates these elements with an elegant acidity, providing a framework that promises graceful ageing with the potential for notable appreciation in value.
Investment-Grade Viniculture: A Profound Proposition
A bottle of 2013 La Romanee from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair is advantageous not only for its drinking pleasure but for the sagacious investor who anticipates its maturation trajectory in the cellar. In its current evolution, it reveals a symphony of structure and harmony that makes it one of the most sought-after acquisitions for any serious Burgundy portfolio.
As time marches forward, those who hold this vintage will likely find its rarity matched only by its demand among connoisseurs and investors alike. Moreover, each bottle encapsulates a fragment of what was an incredibly revealing year for the terroir expressions of La Romanée.
Engaging boldly with the narrative of its season, the 2013 La Romanee from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair surpasses mere survival of climatic rigor; it is an orchestrator of splendor, weaving adversity into elegance—a harmonious choice steeped in burgundy’s prestigious soil ready to delight palates and fortify investment portfolios with equal aplomb.
Market price (HKD)
HK$451,660.00
12x75cl
Highest score
97
POP score
2779.41
Scores and tasting notes
Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting in Beaune, the 2013 La Romanée Grand Cru replicated its impressive showing last year. It has a beautiful, very pure bouquet with raspberry, briary, plenty of undergrowth and bay leaf all with fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with supple and lithe tannin, crisp acidity, gentle grip with superb tension and structure on the pixelated finish. Deeply impressive -- as you would expect given the current market value of this wine! Tasted September 2016.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 30 November 2016