2009 Vosne Romanee La Colombiere
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Tasting notes
The 2009 Vosne-Romanee La Colombiere is quite a bit fleshier than the 2010. The floral notes that are typical of this site are given a little extra volume and depth in 2009. Dark cherries, menthol and licorice are some of the nuances that flesh out on the generous, inviting finish. This is an especially round, inviting Burgundy with plenty of 2009 appeal.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2009 Vosne-Romanee La Colombiere is quite a bit fleshier than the 2010. The floral notes that are typical of this site are given a little extra volume and depth in 2009. Dark cherries, menthol and licorice are some of the nuances that flesh out on the generous, inviting finish. This is an especially round, inviting Burgundy with plenty of 2009 appeal. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024. Louis-Michel Liger-Belair’s 2009s have turned out just as great as I thought they would. These are some of the most personal, intimate wines being made in Burgundy. There really is nothing else that even closely resembles the house style. Importer: Grand Cru Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 974-2500
(from vines between 60 and 90 years of age): Palish red. Pure but reticent aromas of raspberry, flowers, spices and pepper are currently blocked by SO2. Dark berry, spice and chocolate flavors show a firm mineral edge (there's some limestone at the top of this vineyard) and little in the way of easy sweetness. This firmly built wine finishes with slightly tough tannins and very good length.
Pale ruby. Some autumnal mulch on the nose. Very fresh with an undertow of extremely sweet red fruits. Red currants. Charming but almost as though there is some unfermented sugar in it!
About the producer
Since its rebirth in 2000, Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair has quickly become one of the most highly sought-after producers in Vosne-Romanée. The most prized wine from the estate is their monopole Grand Cru La Romanée.