2018 Vosne Romanee Aux Reignots
By Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair
2018 Vosne Romanee Aux Reignots from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Burgundy
The esteemed 2018 Vosne Romanee Aux Reignots is a profound testament to the intricate craftsmanship of Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair—one of the respected names weaving the fabric of Burgundy's oenological tapestry. Within the confines of Vosne Romanee, Aux Reignots plots offer a canvas for vintages that reverberate through the ages, and 2018 has divulged expressions of sheer finesse in this pursuit.
Deciphering the DNA of a Distinct Vintage
The 2018 vintage, a year that delivered both intensity and grace to Burgundy's crops, bestowed upon its grapes an operatic crescendo of climatic harmony. With tempered extravagance, Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair harnessed this serendipity to yield a wine sculpted with an artisan's precision. The delicate interplay of layered complexity is palpable; an embraced alchemy between ripe fruit and noble earth unfolds relentlessly in each glass of the 2018 Vosne Romanee Aux Reignots.
Investment in Terroir: A Liquid Legacy
As we parse through the analytics of wine investment, wines from venerated terroirs such as Vosne Romanee are prime candidates for maturation and appreciation. The astute investor will recognise that Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair’s 2018 vintage stands as a significant prospect—its potential for magnifying one's portfolio is underpinned by the lineage of its descent and the singularity of its regional voice.
The palate unravels with confidence—a tapestry threaded with vibrant fruits draped over a frame of unyielding minerality. It speaks eloquently of its lineage, basking in an aura where bright cherry interlocks with whispers of spiced earth and splendent tannins.
Culminating in a symphony where once disparate elements now dance unanimously, the 2018 Vosne Romanee Aux Reignots from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair not only invites reflection but implores it. In this vessel, one uncovers both an immediate sensory delight and a promise for moments suspended in excellence yet to come—a duality that constitutes an esteemed addition to any fine wine investment portfolio.
Market price (CAD)
$40,940.00
12x75cl
Highest score
95
POP score
1640
Scores and tasting notes
One of the most dramatic cuvées in the cellar is the 2018 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots, a wine that soars from the glass with a kaleidoscopic bouquet of cassis, raspberries and licorice mingled with notes of blood orange, peonies, exotic spices and smoked meats. On the palate, it's full-bodied, deep and complete, with powdery tannins, excellent concentration and lively acids, concluding with a nicely defined finish. This is a bold, powerful Reignots, but like the Petit Monts, it's also very nicely balanced.
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 9 January 2020