2013 Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Chaumes 1er Cru

Tasted at the Comte Liger-Belair vertical at the Chateau de Vosne. The 2013 Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Chaumes has an outgoing and floral bouquet armed with wilted rose petals infusing the brambly red berry fruit. There is just a hint of fresh mint that emerges with time. The palate is medium-bodied with a little chewiness on the entry, sappy black and red fruit struck through with fine acidity and plenty of spice toward the finish. I would just like to see it develop more tension with bottle age. Tasted June 2015.

Author: Neal Martin