Third day in Burgundy ... four visits .. Domaine Dublere, Domaine Cathiard, Domaine Robert Sirugue and last but not least Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair. Domaine Dublere A very fine visit with owner and winemaker extraordinaire Blair Pethel. The 2013s from Dublere are very well made and delightful …
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Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Echezeaux 2008
The 2008 Echezeaux from Liger-Belair is really singing. The nose is bursting with intense acidity infused red berry fruit - spiced by a delicate fragrance of of peony rose, violets, oak and all spice. On the palate fresh and very energetic red fruit - envigorating acidity. It's long and vibrant with …
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Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Vosne Clos du Chateau 2008
The Vosne-Romanee Clos du Chateau 2008 from Liger-Belair is showing extrovert youthful charm. The nose is rich and expressive with notes of red and dark fruits spiced with cinnamon, gun powder and a notch of oak. On the palate intensely weighty for the level and vintage ... quite openly knit but …
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La Tâche – a historic view on a legendary grand cru
La Tâche is a legendary grand cru with a quite interesting history. It has always been a monopole - but nevertheless the monopole status have been challenged and the vineyard expanded quite dramatically within the last 100 years. The history of La Tâche involves some of the most prominent …
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Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Vosne La Colombiere 2012
The 2012s from Liger-Belair looks like they will live up to the great promise they showed from cask ... and then some. La Colombiere 2012 is currently showing layers of juicy red fruit - notes of sweet cherries, raspberries and strawberries - spiced with violets, gooseberries, asian spices and a …
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