First taste of the 2017s from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair ... a rather fresh and vivid vintage. After 2015 and 2016 - intense and dense vintages we find the 2017 a lighter and perhaps more lively and vivacious vintage. I do find many … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – 2017s from cask
La Romanee
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, La Romanee 2006
The La Romanee 2006 has gone into a more tertiary phase and is showing beautifully. The bouquet is brimming with sous-bois - hints of truffles - and a lovely maturing fruit. On the palate - maturing - lovely depth yet still quite fresh with a lovely … [Read more...] about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, La Romanee 2006
Visit Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – Re-tasting of the 2016s from cask
Re-taste of the 2016s from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair ... a delightful occupation. I first tasted the 2016s in June 2017, and while most of the wines showed well on that occasion, the extra six months of elevage have defined, detailed and … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – Re-tasting of the 2016s from cask
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, La Romanee 2010
The 2010s seems to continue to show well - and are still quite open. This is certainly the case with the La Romanée 2010 from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair. It's still floral, expressive and very effortless in it's presentation of refined layers f … [Read more...] about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, La Romanee 2010
Visit Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – tasting of the 2016s
Back to where it all began - when Winehog was conceived in July 2011 - at a tasting of Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair. Back then it was the 2010 vintage now its the 2016 edition - how time flies! While the 2010 vintage still is my favourite vintage … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – tasting of the 2016s
Wine of the Month – June 2017
Wine of the Month is a way of celebrating the wine in the glass. Each month I will find a lovely and gratifying wine - not the greatest, not the best ... but a interesting and enjoyable wine on the day ... or as Clive Coates so eloquently puts it - … [Read more...] about Wine of the Month – June 2017
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, La Romanee 2009
The La Romanee 2009 has been backward and slightly grumpy since the bottling - but now it's really starting to show. The nose is offering layers of red and dark fruit, a vibrant spiciness and a intense minerality. On the palate intense layers of … [Read more...] about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, La Romanee 2009
Visit Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – tasting of the 2015s update
On my November trip I had the opportunity to retaste the 2015s from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair - the wines I first tasted in June 2016. The 2015 lineup did look both impressive and delightful in June, but I had question marks regarding a few … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – tasting of the 2015s update