Comte Liger-Belair

Vosne-Romanée

2016 Comte-Liger-Belair La Romanée

MAR 18 Bright ruby. Detailed, layered, highly seductive nose, detailed and layered, nuanced, bright expression, refined. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bright, detailed, elegant, playful, transparent, layered, mouthwatering, so superbly put together one has difficult grasping it, superb length. 98

2016 Comte-Liger-Belair La Romanée

NOV 17 Bright ruby. Floral, scented, nuanced, bright, tight, some spices, layered, floral, brilliant nose, transparent. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, bright, spices, anise, elegant, playful, nuanced, tight at this stage, layered deep yet transparent, really bright. Long. 98

2016 Comte Liger-Belair Echezeaux

MAR 18 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, floral, detailed and nuanced, layered, stunning nose blowing the socks off most Echezeaux’ and most other Grand Cru’s as well. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, bright, nuanced and layered, superb once again. 95

2016 Comte Liger-Belair Echezeaux

NOV 17 Bright ruby. Scented, bright, fruity, minerals, transparent, pure and bright, has layers and depth yet an effortless expression. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, bright, detailed and playful, nuanced, layered, superb depth even if again transparent, long. 96

2016 Comte Liger-Belair Clos de Vougeot

NOV 17 Bright ruby. Depth of fruits, spices, scented notes, brighter, raspberries and a touch of brambles. Some exotic notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bright, fruity, anise, raspberries, juicy, pure, nuanced, layered and detailed, stunning purity, a great Clos de Vougeot, long. Rented vineyard for ten years, so will not be bottled as Domaine Comte Liger-Belair, but as Comte Liger Belair. 96

2016 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne- Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots

MAR 18 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, floral, nuanced, layered, brilliant nose. Stunning. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, bright, brilliant, layered, playful, lovely, flirting intensely, detailed and bright, long. 96

2016 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne- Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots

NOV 17 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, fresh, bright, some spices, elegant and nuanced, floral, light minerals note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, anise, bright and fruity, detailed, layered and longs, stunning body and concentration. Long. 96

2016 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne- Romanée 1er Cru Aux Brulées

NOV 17 Bright ruby. Scented, tighter, red berries, raspberries, some spices, light exotic note, some minerals nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bright, transparent, nuanced, bright red fruits, minerals, detailed, superb texture, long. 95

2016 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne- Romanée 1er Cru Petits Monts

NOV 17 Bright ruby. Bright nose, fresh, raspberries, wild strawberries, scented and detailed, stunning nuances. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, bright and fruity, red berries, raspberries, such bright expression, long and transparent yet depth and concentration. 95

2016 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots

NOV 17 3 barrels made. Bright ruby. Violets, floral, roses, red berries, raspberries, some fruity notes, spices, exotic, layered and nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, bright and fruity, playful, superb texture, bright and elegant, long, stunning. 95

2016 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne- Romanée 1er Cru Les Chaumes

NOV 17 Bright ruby. Scented, floral, fresh, fruity, red berries, raspberries, violets and a touch of cinnamon. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, wild strawberries, raspberries, elegant texture, smooth and silky, lovely nuances, layered, transparent yet with depth. 94

2016 Comte Liger-Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Clos des Grandes Vignes

NOV 17 4,5 barrels made. Bright ruby. Floral, violets, roses, raspberries, bright nose, scented and nuanced, stunning nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, some structure, intense, spices, detailed, playful, some anise, long almost a bit sweet and sour note finish, long. 94

2016 Comte Liger-Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Cras

NOV 17 Bright ruby. Tighter, red berries, anise, some vanilla and spices, light floral note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, cherries, touch of bramble, more structure behind, long. 94

2016 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne- Romanée Clos du Château

MAR 18 Bright ruby. Red berries, fresh, bright, nuanced, layered, just incredible nose yet again on this village. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, bright, transparent, nuanced and layered, exotic, stunning. 92

2016 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne- Romanée Clos du Château

NOV 17 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity, nuanced, violets, bright and intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, bright and elegant, playful, refined, some cherry stones, raspberries finish, long. 92 

2016 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne- Romanée La Colombière

MAR 18 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, fresh, fruity, elegant and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, bright, red berries, detailed, long and very elegant. 91

2016 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne- Romanée La Colombière

NOV 17 Bright ruby. Raspberries, light delicate floral note, scented and nuanced, transparent nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bright, fresh and fruity, elegant texture, nuanced and playful, long. 92

2016 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne- Romanée

NOV 17 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, raspberries, spices, stunning nose, exotic. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, elegant texture, long. 90

2015 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne- Romanée Clos du Château

MAR 18 Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, nuanced, fruity, floral, bit denser than usual, still as bright and fragrant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, bright, fruity, nuanced, layered, playful, elegant and long.

2014 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

MAR 16 Bright ruby. Transparent, delicate, detailed, nuanced, bright, layered, floral, bright red fruits, incredible nose, pure, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, detailed, layered, spices, bright fruits, focused, linear, nuanced, intense length and finish. It dwarfs other great wines around it. 100

2014 Comte Liger-Belair Echezeaux

MAR 16 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, fresh, delicate, detailed and nuanced, refined, layered, spices and violets nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, pure, delicate and nuanced, playful and seriously long. I think the most refined Echezeaux I've tasted. 96

2014 Comte Liger-Belair Echezeaux

MAR 16 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, nuanced, fresh, detailed, layered, some spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed, lively, bright and precise, delicate, long. 96

2014 Comte Liger-Belair Echezeaux

MAR 16 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, spices, floral and nuanced nose, precise and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed, nuanced, long, touch herbal. 95

2014 Comte Liger-Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Cras

MAR 16 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, spices, peppery touch, nuanced, floral, delicate, bright and seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed, nuanced, playful and refined, mouthwatering. Long. 95

2014 Comte Liger-Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Grandes Vignes

MAR 16 Bright ruby. Bright red fruits, delicate, nuanced and precise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bright fruity, lively, delicate, precise, nuanced and long. 93

2014 Comte Liger-Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Grandes Vignes

MAR 16 Bright ruby. Scented, crisp red fruits, fresh, detailed and precise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, delicate, nuanced, transparent, bright red fruits, long. 93

2014 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Suchots

MAR 16 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, spices, detailed, nuanced, floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed, nuanced, layered, elegant, raspberries finish, long. 94

2014 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots

MAR 16 Bright ruby. Scented, nuanced, delicate, layered, bright red fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed, spices, bright, delicate, nuanced, minerals, long. 94

2014 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château

MAR 16 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, spices, floral, peppery and delicate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, delicate, elegant and nuanced, long. 92

2014 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée La Colombière

MAR 16 Pale ruby. Red berries, fresh, nuanced, spices, floral and scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant and detailed, long. 91

2014 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée La Colombière

MAR 16 Pale ruby. Elegant, red berries, spices, scented, lovely nose, floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, red berries, fresh and fruity, long. 90

2014 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée

MAR 16 Pale ruby. Scented, delicate, nuanced, red berries and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, nuanced, detailed, elegant, touch of wood, good length. 89

2013 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Red berries, spices, faint cinnamon touch, nuanced, floral, scented, refined nose, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, nuanced, fruity, ripe, detailed, nuanced, playful, lovely balance, ads and ads in the finish, very long indeed. 98

2013 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Spices, floral, violets, scented, bright red fruits, layered and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity and bright, lively, delicate, superb balance, gorgeous length. 97

2013 Comte Liger-Belair Echezeaux

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, detailed, elegant nose, seductive and flirting. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed, nuanced, long. Almost minerals beneath. 94

2013 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Petits Monts

FEB 16 Bright ruby. Red berries, some spices, bright nose, delicate, scented, floral, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, playful, delicious freshness, bright and pure, long and detailed, transparent. 94

2013 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Petits Monts

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant nose, detailed and scented, some minerals, floral notes, transparent. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, vibrant, again detailed, playful, precise, long and refined. 94

2013 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, detailed, nuanced, elegant nose, red berries, touch of anise and minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, playful, detailed, nuanced, lively, superb balance, refined and layered, long. 94

2013 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots Monopole

JUN 15 Bright ruby.  Red berries, some blueberries, scented, fruity nose, minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, rounded, elegant, long. 93

2013 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Brûlées

JUN 15 (Magnum) Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, again this orange blossom note, detailed and nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, detailed and playful, towards transparent, long. 93

2013 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Chaumes

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Red berries, light, delicate and nuanced nose, refined, floral and red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fresh, playful, detailed, elegant, long. 92

2013 Comte Liger-Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Cras

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, orange blossoms, detailed nose, delicate and transparent. Fresh acidity, nuanced, playful, detailed and elegant, lively, somewhat more structured finish, long. 93

2013 Comte Liger-Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Grandes Vignes Monopole rouge

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, floral, detailed, transparent and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, playful, detailed and nuanced, long. 93

2013 Comte-Liger Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges Cru Clos des Grandes Vignes Monopole Blanc

JUN 15 Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, grapefruits, apples, light citrus note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, leaner, elegant, detailed. 88

2013 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château

NOV 17 Bright ruby. Red berries, fresh, fruity, scented, transparent, almost ethereal nose, some violates and a very faint thyme hint. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bright, fruity, red berries, light spices, delicate, vibrant, beautiful balance, long. 92

2013 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château Monopole

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, some orange blossoms notes, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, elegant, nuanced, detailed, lovely balance, long. 91

2013 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée La Colombière

SEP 17 Bright ruby. Scented, floral, red berries, anise, brilliant and intense nose, highly seductive. Ethereal nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, anise, raspberries, elegant and detailed, nuanced, playful and long. So seductive this is! 92

2013 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée La Colombière

MAR 16 Bright ruby. Scented, detailed, intense, floral, peppery, layered nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed, fruity, elegant, playful, delicate, flirting like crazy, long.92

2013 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée La Colombière

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, nuanced, fruity, fresh, detailed if not the most complex nose. Flirting. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity, playful, elegant, refreshing and vibrant, long. 90

2013 Comte Liger-Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Lavieres

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Lightly scented, red berries, light and delicate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, light, detailed, tip toeing, nuanced, super balance. 88

2013 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity, detailed, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, delicate, light but flavorful, lovely balance, good length. 89

2012 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, detailed and nuanced nose, refined, elegant, layered, superb and outright gorgeous nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, detailed, nuanced, playful, mouthwatering, superb, layers and layers, as magical as before, maybe even more. 100

2012 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Layered, nuanced, detailed, seductive, brilliant, bright fruit, such finesse to the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, superb balance, refined, nuanced, filigree, the fine-tuned detailed in this one is mind-blowing, seriously long. 100

2012 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée
MAR 14 Bright ruby. Superb nose, bright, detailed, nuanced, elegant, layered as few, you can smell if for days. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, detailed, nuanced, elegant, delicate yet intense, fresh, detailed, complex, extremely long. 99

2012 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée
MAR 14 Bright ruby. Scented, detailed, layered, nuanced as none, refined as very few, it's like a touch of something divine. Massively detailed and it's up to you how much you can find. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, elegant, complex, it gives me shivers down my spine, goosebumps, so fragile yet so intense, so delicate yet so massive, the length is extreme. 99-100

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Echezeaux

MAY 16 Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, nuanced, bright nose, floral notes, minerals, elegant, transparent. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, playful, detailed and nuanced, ripe, long and refined. 95

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Echezeaux

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity, nuanced and detailed nose. Elegant and layered, seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, layered, detailed, playful, refined and nuanced, long. 95

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Echezeaux
MAR 14 Bright ruby. Bright fruit, delicate, nuanced, refined and stunning nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, detailed and nuanced, fresh and delicate, layers, very long.95

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Echezeaux
MAR 14 Bright ruby. Fruity, detailed but also rounder nose, nothing jumps out, layered, floral and nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner body, elegant texture, it's almost flying, fresh and detailed, elegant, very long indeed. 95

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Petits Monts

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, detailed, nuanced, refined, minerals, floral notes, transparent nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, detailed, precise, nuanced, refreshing, minerals, long. 95

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots Monopole

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, detailed, raspberries, seductive nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing, nuanced, lively, detailed, long and refreshing, somewhat spicy finish, long. 95

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots
MAR 14 Bright ruby. Scented, fruity, elegant, detailed and flirting nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, detailed, fresh and nuanced, superb, very long. 94

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Brûlées

JUN 15 (Magnum) Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity nose, detailed and nuanced. Some floral notes and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant and nuanced, long. 93

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Brulées

JUN 13 Bright ruby. Tighter nose, red berries, scented, somewhat floral behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing, lively and fruity palate, lovely texture, almost roses touch on the aftertaste, gorgeous and long. 93

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, orange blossom note, red berries, floral, detailed, layered and nuanced, superb nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, delicate, nuanced and transparent, refined as few, stunning balance, long. 94

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots

JUN 13 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, floral, nuanced and very elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, vibrant, elegant, gorgeous texture, mouthwatering, playful. Wonderful. 93

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Chaumes

JUN 14 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant nose, scented, floral, almost minerals beneath. Lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant, detailed and nuanced, ever so slight barrel note to be picky, and you notice it only since the rest of the range is so impeccably well behaved. Long. 93

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Chaumes
MAR 14 Bright ruby. Red berries, delicate, scented, floral, spices behind it minerals. Superb nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, refreshing, almost crisp even, delicate, nuanced, very long. 94

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Chaumes

JUN 13 Bright ruby, purple tint. Scented, floral, fruity, red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, gorgeous texture, elegant and lovely balance, long. 93

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château Monopole

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Red berries, detailed, nuanced, some vanilla and spices behind on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, detailed, nuanced, playful, fruity, long. 92

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château Monopole
MAR 14 Bright ruby. Fresh nose, scented, red berries and slight spicy note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, long. 92

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château Monopole

JUN 13 Bright ruby. Scented nose, red berries, lighter spices, vibrant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, vibrant, elegant, refreshing, nuanced, lovely indeed. Flirting. Superb balance. Long. 91

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée La Colombière

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, elegant, nuanced, red berries, detailed, light floral note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, smooth, detailed, transparent, elegant, rounded, nuanced and long. 92

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée La Colombière
MAR 14 Bright ruby. Scented, fruity, nuanced nose, slightly spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and nuanced, fruity and fresh, long. 91

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Les Colombière

JUN 13 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, nuanced, spices and ripe but never rich berries on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, somewhat leaner and more focused palate, lovely texture, long finish. 90

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Grandes Vignes Monopole rouge

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, fruity, minerals, detailed, nuanced nose, floral, minerals, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, detailed, nuanced, refreshing, long. 94

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru Clos des Grandes Vignes Monopole
MAR 14 Bright ruby. Red berries, pure, scented and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively and delicate, elegant, almost tender, nuanced, long. 92

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Cras

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant floral notes, refined and layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, detailed, delicate, nuanced, playful, refined, elegant, layered, minerals and bright red fruits. Long. 94

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity, slightly fuller expression on this, together. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, detailed, elegant, playful, refined, rounded, long. 91

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée
MAR 14 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, spices, delicate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, elegant and refreshing, delicate, nuanced and pure, long. 90

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée

JUN 13 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries and ever so slightly spicy on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, somewhat denser style for "plain" VR, very elegant and lovely balance, good length. 89

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Lavieres

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Red berries, elegant nose, fresh and transparent. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing, lovely balance, lively. 89

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Lavieres

JUN 13 Bright ruby. Strawberries, some herbs, scented and a very pure feel. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and elegant, lovely balance, long. 90

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Grandes Vignes Monopole Blanc

JUN 15 (Jeroboam) Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light pear and peaches note, minerals and citrus, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, somewhat more detailed than from bottle, elegant finish, long. At the Comte Liger-Belair 200 years anniversary dinner at Château de Vosne-Romanée. 90

2012 Comte Liger-Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Grandes Vignes Monopole Blanc

JUN 15 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some citrus nose. Fresh acidity, elegant, fresh, fruity, leaner, some vanilla, towards creamy, good length. 89

2011 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, some anise, fruity and fuller nose, riper notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant, nuanced, bit hollow compared to some vintages, long. 94

2011 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Floral, violets, wild strawberries, touch of liquorice to give it depth, elegant and charming nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, nuanced, lively, delicate, refined, has more body than last bottle, long. 95

2011 Comte Liger-Belair Echezeaux

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, light herbal note, delicate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant, somewhat leaner, long. 92

2011 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots Monopole

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, nuanced, detailed, refined, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, detailed, nuanced, playful, lovely balance, long. 95

2011 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Brûlées

JUN 15 (Magnum) Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant nose, detailed and nuanced, light minerals and anise touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant, refined but slightly structured finish. 92

2011 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château Monopole

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, elegant, nuanced nose, detailed, red berries, some slightly unripe raspberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, playful, quite elegant balance. 92

2011 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée La Colombiére
JUN 16 Bright ruby, red berries, spices, lighter nose, bright and fruity, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed, bright red fruits, spices, long. 91

2010 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

NOV 17 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, just a touch of sous bois, , exotic spices, nuanced, detailed, layered, amazing nose, just layers. Just starting figs and Christmas spices far in the back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bright, fruity, spices, playful, nuanced, exotic spices, really broadened up since last bottle, superb body and texture, excellent. Liquid magic. 100

2010 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

NOV 17 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, just a touch of sous bois, , exotic spices, nuanced, detailed, layered, amazing nose, just layers. Just starting figs and Christmas spices far in the back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bright, fruity, spices, playful, nuanced, exotic spices, really broadened up since last bottle, superb body and texture, excellent. Liquid magic. 100

2010 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, detailed, nuanced, red berries, floral, some riper notes, elegant, refined and nuanced, somewhat shut at the moment. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, detailed, nuanced, ripe, fruity, playful, more or less perfect balance, refined, nuanced, incredibly balanced, stunning length. 98

2010 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Bright red fruits, floral violets, some spices, minerals, filigree, subdued yet intense, refined nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, bright red fruity, brilliant expression, transparent, seductive and flirting, superb length. 98

2010 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

JUN 13 Bright ruby. Minerals, red berries, scented, so nuanced and layered on the nose. Complex and refined. Touch of spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, stunning fruit, texture and body, gorgeous balance, stunning mouthfeel. Incredibly long. Superb. 98

2010 Comte Liger-Belair Echezeaux

MAR 16 Bright ruby. Scented, nuanced, elegant, refined, minerals, floral and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, detailed, elegant, playful, bright expression, long. 94

2010 Comte Liger-Belair Echezeaux

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, minerals, some vanilla, detailed and nuanced nose, flirting. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant, detailed, playful, refined, long, lovely balance. 95

2010 Comte Liger-Belair Echézeaux

JUN 13 Bright ruby. Elegant red berries, scented, layered and complex nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, gorgeous, texture, superb balance, refreshing, long and nuanced, slightly tannic backbone, long. 95

2010 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots Monopole

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity, fresh, lively, nuanced, floral, minerals, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, detailed, long. 95

2010 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Reignots

JUN 13 Bright ruby. Refreshing nose, red berries, scented, nuanced and floral nose. Touch of spices below. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, refreshing and mouthwatering, lively and long. 93

2010 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Brûlées

JUN 15 (Magnum) Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, detailed, nuanced and delicate nose, layered, minerals and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, nuanced, detailed, long and playful. 94

2010 Comte Liger-Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Cras

JUN 13 Bright ruby. Red berries, a slight touch of herbs, gorgeous scented and floral notes on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, elegant, refined, long. Energetic and refreshing. 91

2010 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château Monopole

Bright ruby. Scented, detailed, red berries, touch of anise, minerals, detailed and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, nuanced, playful, rounded, long. 93

2009 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, elegant, nuanced, fruity, flirting, lovely nose, real charmer, deeper, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant, fruity, detailed, fuller bodied, some vanilla and spices from barrels in the finish still, long. 96

2009 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Floral, red berries, spices, exotic touch, some darker fruits towards blackberries notes, pure and bright. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, violets, detailed and layered, seriously long. 97

2009 Comte Liger-Belair Echezeaux

SEP 15 Bright ruby. Scented, fruity, red berries, raspberries, detailed, elegant nose, rounded. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, elegant, playful, bright fruits, detailed, long. 94

2009 Comte Liger-Belair Echezeaux

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant and nuanced nose, fruitier, detailed and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, playful for the vintage, nuanced and delicate, somewhat fuller bodied, ripe, nuanced and long. 94

2009 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots Monopole

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant and nuanced nose, floral, detailed, anise note, minerals, fruity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, balanced, maybe even a little to balanced, almost to smooth, long. 94

2009 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Brûlées

JUN 15 (Magnum) Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, detailed and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fresh, playful, detailed, elegant, long and nuanced. 93

2009 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château Monopole

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, nuanced, refined, elegant, detailed, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed, playful, minerals, long. 92

2008 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

MAR 16 Bright ruby. Scented, detailed, red berries, violets, touch of fine spices and elegant black tea nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, bright red fruity, strawberries and raspberries, refined and layered, long. Very long. 96

2008 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, nuanced, elegant nose, fresh, red berries, floral, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, detailed, nuanced, elegant, refreshing, ever so slightly edgy finish to be really picky, faint touch of some herbs very far back, long. 95

2008 Comte Liger-Belair Echezeaux

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, detailed nose, nuanced, starting prunes note, lovely nose at this stage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, rounded, long. 93

2008 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, ripe fruits, minerals, detailed, scented, red berries, spices, almost exotic nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, detailed, playful, refined, superb texture and lovely nuances, mouthwatering on another level, long. 95

2008 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Brûlées

JUN 15 (Magnum) Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant nose, detailed and nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, elegant, nuanced, playful and detailed, little bit light. 91

2008 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château

JUN 15 (Jeroboam) Red berries nose, somewhat scented, elegant, nuanced and detailed, a beauty with a bit of air on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and fruity, lovely balance, long. At the Comte Liger-Belair 200 years anniversary dinner at Château de Vosne-Romanée .91

2008 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château Monopole

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, elegant, red berries, transparent, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, nuanced, detailed, elegant, playful, refined, long. 91

2007 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

APR 16 Bright ruby. Bright red berries, floral, scented, layers of floral notes and bright red berries with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed, nuanced, long. Seductive and charming. 94

2007 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

NOV 15 Bright ruby. Floral, touch of spices, bright red berries, opens up beautifully with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, bright and elegant, nuanced, detailed long. 94

2007 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, almost opulently scented nose, red berries, touch of figs, spices and delicate floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant if somewhat leaner, long. 94

2007 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

JUN 15 Magnum Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, tighter and firmer than from bottle with the same delicate floral note. Bright red fruity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, elegant and nuanced, again firmer, long. 94

2007 Comte Liger-Belair Echezeaux

SEP 15 Bright ruby. Scented, ripe, fruity, red berries nose, floral and figs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, refreshing, playful and detailed, long. 93

2007 Comte Liger-Belair Echezeaux

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, nuanced, red berries, floral notes, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, rounded, some liquorice and figs finish. 92

2007 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée  1er Cru Reignots

JUN 15 (Jeroboam) Bright ruby. Scented, red  fruits, fresher and more youthful than in bottle, tighter as one would expect, detailed. Fresh acidity, lively, playful and detailed, quite a charmer, vibrant. At the Comte Liger-Belair 200 years anniversary dinner at Château de Vosne-Romanée. 94

2007 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, darker fruits and red berries, a somewhat deeper '07, quite lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively, playful, vibrant, detailed, superb '07, long. 94

2007 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Brûlées

JUN 15 (Magnum) Bright ruby. Red berries, some spices, light figs note and some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, light herbal note, long. 91

2007 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château Monopole

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, flirting like so many 07's now, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, vibrant and delicate palate, bit short. 88

2006 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

FEB 16 Bright ruby. Scented, nuanced, detailed, anise, lovely nose, evolving, touch of sous bois, some figs and some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed, nuanced, refined, structure more polished than at the 200 years anniversary tasting bottle at Comte Liger-Belair in June 2015. Long. 95

2006 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Detailed, scented nose, more layers, open bottle, more figs than in the bottles at the tasting, red berries and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, detailed and nuanced, beautiful texture and structure, somewhat fruitier and more rounded, long finish. At the Comte Liger-Belair 200 years anniversary dinner at Château de Vosne-Romanée. 95

2006 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, some mint, light anise note, touch of prunes and more red berries and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, detailed, nuanced, elegant, lovely balance, refined and nuanced, somewhat fuller bodied and more structure, ever so slightly edgy finish to be picky. 95

2006 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

MAR 13 Served blind. Bottle 2349 of 3632. Ruby, garnet rim. Scented like few, fairly rich, some smoky vanilla notes, minerals, complex and refined. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, mouthwatering, superb texture, lively and elegant palate, long and refreshing. Pure. I was on 05 DRC RSV. 96

2006 Comte Liger-Belair Echezeaux

JUN 15 (Magnum) Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, nuanced, detailed, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed and nuanced, lovely, structure of the vintage still, elegant if somewhat edgy finish still, long. Comte Louis-Michel Liger-Belair’s first vintage of Echezeaux. At the Comte Liger-Belair 200 years anniversary dinner at Château de Vosne-Romanée.  94

2006 Comte Liger-Belair Echezeaux

JUN15 Bright ruby. Scented, some anise, red berries and sweet prunes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, freshf fruity, rounded, elegant, fruity finish. 93

2006 Comte Liger-Belair Echezeaux

FEB 15 Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, fresh, red berries, bright, some sous bois, touch of figs and prunes far back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, nuanced, red berries palate, nuanced, rounded texture, long. 93

2006 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, dark fruits, nuanced, ripe and intense, fuller bodied. Almost up front. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, elegant, somewhat leaner and leaner than nose suggests, elegant and long. 93

2006 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Brûlées

JUN 15 (Magnum) Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant and nuanced nose, touch of figs. Almost a touch of mint. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, ever so slightly flabby, long. 91

2006 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château Monopole

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant nose, nuanced, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some sweet notes, fruity, structured, fairly nuanced, bit edgy finish still. 90

2005 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

DEC 15 Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, rounded nose, elegant, detailed, leather and anise, raspberries and a slight darker fruit note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, detailed, nuanced, long. 95

2005 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity, more power, less obvious finesse, detailed and layered nose, floral notes and minerals beneath. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, elegant, refined, somewhat fuller balance, detailed, long. 96

2005 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Fruity, fuller, some anise, ripe notes, almost verging on jammy notes, light elegant floral note as well. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant, lively, detailed, long. 94

2005 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château Monopole

MAR 18 Bright ruby, garnet rim. Scented, red berries, strawberries, elegant and nuanced nose, touch of sous bois and dates showing up. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, bright and fruity, elegant and nuanced, long. 91

2005 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château Monopole

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant, nuanced, refined even, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity, nuanced, long. 91

2004 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, detailed, nuanced, elegant and flirting if not the most complex nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, light herbal note, some anise, red berries, just starting figs, long. 94

2004 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, lighter nose, red berries, some floral notes, charming rather than complex. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, bright and red fruity, some evolving notes showing up, long. 94

2004 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots

JAN 16 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity nose, elegant and nuanced, less herbal than last bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, detailed, playful, lively, long. 93

2004 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots

JUN 15 Ruby. Red berries, some nettles, scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, leaner, bit herbal finish. 89

2004 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château Monopole

JUN 15 Bright ruby, garnet rim. Red berries, anise, minerals, scented nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, detailed, playful, refreshing, lovely balance, not every 04 is green. 90

2003 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

APR 16 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, detailed, figs showing up, elegant and nuanced, not as sweet and exotic as last bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, minerals, detailed, red berries, figs, touch of sous bois, long. This was pop n pour. 96

2003 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, exotic, some figs, prunes, ripe and sweet nose, yet transparent and nuanced, some mint. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, minerals, detailed, nuanced, richer, juicy, ripe, figs and prunes, anise finish, long. 96

2003 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots

DEC 15 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, figs, some prunes, leather and anise nose, ripe. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant and playful even if riper, fruitier and sweeter, long. 93

2003 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots

JUN 15 Ruby. Anise, liquorice, red berries, figs, leather nose, light mint touch far back. Fresh acidity, juicy, ripe red and darker fruits, sweet liquorice, good length. 89

2003 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château Monopole

JUN 15 Bright ruby, garnet rim. Scented, fruity, some vanilla, light anise note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and lively for the vintage, some spices and slightly oaky finish. 89

2002 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

OCT 15 Bright ruby. Detailed, red berries, figs, leather, anise, floral, minerals, detailed nose, filigree. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, detailed, nuanced, fruity, elegant and long. 95

2002 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, detailed, minerals, nuanced, fruity nose. Some figs starting, faint anise touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, detailed, nuanced, red berries, some figs and prunes, minerals, nuanced, long. 96

2002 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots

APR 16 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, some figs and prunes, detailed nose, some vanilla and spices notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, some figs and leather, long. 90

2002 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots Monopole

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Some figs, anise, red berries, figs and dates. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, rounded, elegant, long if a bit lean finish. 91

2002 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château Monopole

JUN 15 Bright ruby, garnet rim. Scented, red berries, fruity, minerals, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, elegant, fresh, lovely balance, long. 90

2001 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château Monopole

JUN 15 Bright ruby, light garnet rim. Scented, fruity, minerals, some figs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some red berries and figs, lightly hollow mid palate. 89

2000 Comte Liger-Belair  Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château Monopole

JUN 15 Bright ruby. Some figs, red berries, lightly spicy note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweet figs and prunes, elegant fruit, rounded, slightly edgy finish. 90