2008 Montrachet
By Domaine de la Romanee-Conti
2006 Nuits St Georges Aux Lavieres from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Burgundy, France
The 2006 vintage in Burgundy presents as a paragon of balance, offering a wealth of complex flavours that year after year continue to draw investors and enthusiasts alike. The wines from this challenging season, especially the reds, have started to reach their prime drinking window, which includes the 2006 Nuits St Georges Aux Lavieres from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair.
An Embodiment of Vintage Nuance and Winemaking Mastery
The craft evidenced within each bottle of the Nuits St Georges Aux Lavieres speaks to the masterful touch of Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair. The 2006 offering is no exception, navigating the trials of a vintage that began with promise but faced vagaries come harvest time. The wine’s deft composition underscores a well-judged extraction, ensuring that tannins lend structure without overshadowing the fruit.
A Mosaic of Terroirical Expression
The specific climatic conditions of 2006 have etched an engaging portrait into the DNA of this wine: a cooler September ensured a drawn-out maturation, thus imbuing grapes with deep complexity. What unfurls in the glass is a wine redolent with layered notes of dark cherry and earthy undertones supported by a reserved use of oak. This tactile finesse is complemented by a vibrant acidity that maintains exquisite tension throughout.
In terms of wine investment potential, certain vintages rise above trends and market fluctuations; the 2006 Nuits St Georges Aux Lavieres from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair promises such distinction. Its poised evolution in the bottle positions it as an astute addition to any fine wine portfolio. With patience, investors shall reap rewards as this vintage's subtle complexities continue to unfold over time.
Summarily, the 2006 Nuits St Georges Aux Lavieres encapsulates the fortitude and finesse of its origin. Ponderting its journey since bottling, it has matured gracefully into a consummate exemplar of the singular alchemy between year, vine and vintner's vision — a narrative unwinding beautifully with each savoured sip.
Market price (GBP)
£126,000.00
12x75cl
Highest score
98
POP score
7000
Scores and tasting notes
The 2008 Montrachet is simply off the charts. Where to start? Layers of fruit literally explode in the glass as the wine conquers all of the senses. The aromatics alone are breathtaking, while the fruit shows striking nuance and transparency. But those descriptors totally fail to capture what is in the glass. This is one of the most moving young wines I have ever tasted. The 2008 is rich, seductive and powerful, but never heavy. Finely chiseled mineral nuances saturate the palate all the way through to the intensely saline finish. When I think of what I want Montrachet to be, it is this. The 2008 Montrachet is an aspirational wine in the very best sense. Ideally another few years in bottle will help the wine become even more expressive and several decades of profound drinking seem likely. Wow! Anticipated maturity: 2018+. Importer: Wilson-Daniels, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-9661
Antonio Galloni - The Wine Advocate, 30 August 2011