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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The 2009 Aux Reignots is by far the most backward vintage of this fine wine ... and it should be left in the cellar for now. I have tasted this on two occations in 2015 - first in June at the 200 years anniversery of The Liger-Belair family in Burgundy, and then at New Year here in Denmark. The …
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On my November 2015 trip to Burgundy I had the opportunity to taste the 2014s from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair. As usual I entered the gate to Chateau Vosne-Romanee with high expectations and was greeted by a cheerful Louis-Michel Liger-Belair and his very large but lovely dog Arak. Constance …
[Read more...] about Tasting of the 2014s from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair
A magnificent tasting today with 72 bottles of Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair celebrating the 200 years anniversary of the Liger-Belair family in Burgundy. And what a celebration of great wines ... overwhelming is the first word that comes to mind when you taste so many brilliant wines. The wines …
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The Aux Reignots is a serious and powerful wine in 2013 ... darker and more densely knit than in the recent vintages. In the bouquet mineral infused dark berry fruit - somewhat reduced currently - intense and powerful with a nice floral touch. On the palate layers of relatively dark fruit - well …
[Read more...] about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Vosne-Romanee Aux Reignots 2013
The Aux Reignots 2013 is slightly reserved at the moment ... but offers the classical Reignots virtues i.e. a crunchy minerality and loads of Vosne spicyness. In the nose relatively dark fruits supported by a vibrant minerality. On the palate very pure and vibrant fruit, fine concentration and a …
[Read more...] about Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee Aux Reignots 2013
