Domaine du Comte Liger Belair   Vosne Romanee la Colombiere

2001 Vosne Romanee la Colombiere

By Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair

2001 Vosne Romanee la Colombiere from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Burgundy, France

The turn of the millennium ushered in a plethora of vintage milestones—an enological epoch for Burgundy enthusiasts. The 2001 Vosne Romanee la Colombiere from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair is a testament to this illustrious year, showcasing a Burgundy at the zenith of viticultural finesse. In my extensive chronicles of wine narration, the story of this wine is both profound and memorable.

 

A Vintage Mosaic: The Composite of Climatic Alchemy

Harvested from the cherished soils of Vosne-Romanée, the 2001 vintage was a year that challenged vignerons with its climatic caprices. The cool August gave way to an Indian summer, sketching a narrative of tempered maturity and heightened aromatics rarely seen in other seasons. This climatic ballet bestowed upon the 2001 Vosne Romanee la Colombiere from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair a distinctive character—one of equilibrium and whispered luxuriance.

The vinous whisperings from this very special terroir articulate themselves through notes of ripe cherries and seasoned oak, with hints of violet caressing the edges. The filigree tannins weave through a supple frame that have now reached their plateau of harmony. A gripping acidity gifts it longevity, suggesting that this gem will continue to unfold its chronicle in the cellar for those with patience enough to heed its timeline.

 

Investment Palette: A Connoisseur's Bid

Informed fine wine investors may note the provenance and rarity principle as key drivers in this edition's value trajectory—certainties not to be overlooked amid the broader metrics of portfolio crafting. For those positioned at the intersection of oenophilic pleasure and investment sagacity, the 2001 Vosne Romanee la Colombiere signifies more than a serendipitous acquisition; it is a nod to an extraordinary year in Burgundian viticulture.

In summation, as one navigates through the impressive compendium of vintages from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, the 2001 Vosne Romanee la Colombiere stands as an anthology piece—a vintage charting its own causeway through history, asserting its place amidst the constellation of exceptional years with quiet certitude and poise.

Current market price

£14,010.00

12x75cl

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