2015 La Romanee
By Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair
2015 La Romanee from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy, France
The 2015 vintage from Burgundy has been lauded for its quintessential equilibrium and lavish density; amidst this revered pantheon of winemaking, the 2015 La Romanee from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair radiates with unparalleled finesse. A beacon for connoisseurs and investors alike, this offering remains a testament to the artistry of viticulture amidst the venerable vineyards of Vosne-Romanée.
An Exemplar of the Vintage
In reviewing the 2015 La Romanee, one must apprehend both the celestial grace and boundless depth it wields. With a season that gifted winemakers with nearly ideal conditions - a harmonious blend of warmth and timely rains - the vines were poised to proffer fruit of exceptional calibre. The resultant wine is graced with sublime structure, shaping an investment opportunity as alluring in longevity as it is instantaneously enchanting on the palate.
Burgundian Brilliance: A Majestic Mosaic of Elements
On the sensory journey, the 2015 La Romanee unveils a myriad of olfactory tales; swaths of red cherries and ripe strawberries are deftly interwoven with earthier undertones of truffle and damp soil, alluding to its noble terroir. The veil lifts further on tasting, revealing complexity layered upon velvety tannins and a vivacious acidity. It presents a vibrant core surrounded by nuances that evoke exotic spices with whispers of oak-induced vanilla, culminating in a finish that lingers long after the last sip.
For investors seeking to diversify with liquid treasures, this is a prodigious choice. The 2015 La Romanee from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair proclaims not just a vintage triumphant but also a blueprint for excellence in fine wine.
A Vision in the Glass: The Investment Vintner's Dream
In summary, what truly distinguishes the 2015 La Romanee as an investment-grade specimen is its beguiling combination of immediate pleasure and potential for graceful ageing. Its narrative mingles veneration for tradition with a contemporary embrace of viticultural precision. For those desiring to augment their portfolio with a magnum opus from Burgundy, here lies an unmatched chapter in oenological splendour.
Market price (USD)
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12x75cl
Highest score
100
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Scores and tasting notes
Tasted blind, Louis-Michel Liger-Belair's 2015 La Romanée Grand Cru is simply extraordinary, dominating a flight of great grands crus. The wine wafts from the glass with an extraordinarily complex bouquet in which notes of cherries, cassis and orange rind mingle with fragrant aromas of rose petal and Asian spices, complemented by deeper, more savory bass notes of grilled squab, espresso roast and smoked duck. On the palate, it's full-bodied, multidimensional and complete, with amazing depth and dimension, juicy acids balancing a deep and concentrated core of fruit, and concluding with a long, reverberative finish. This is a powerful, even dramatic La Romanée that ranks as one of the pinnacles of this magical vintage.
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 31 October 2018