Domaine du Comte Liger Belair   Vosne Romanee Aux Reignots

2002 Vosne Romanee Aux Reignots

By Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair

A Study in Elegance: 2002 Vosne Romanee Aux Reignots from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair

The world of fine wines is privy to the masterstrokes of Mother Nature's climatic whims, and the 2002 vintage in Burgundy no less so. Within this context, the 2002 Vosne Romanee Aux Reignots from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair shines—a representation of a year when growers were met with challenges yet ended the season with a yield of stellar quality.

 

Reignots’ Radiance in a Comtempered Year

While the opening act of the growing season played out cooler than desired, resulting in delayed flowering, Burgundian tenacity witnessed a reversal as summer arrived. Eventually, sun-filled days ripened the Pinot Noir to levels that revealed a truly spectacular vintage for the region. This climatic journey has bestowed upon the reigns of Reignots a wine characterised by its formidable balance and enticing complexity.

 

Balancing Poise and Power

The 2002 Vosne Romanee Aux Reignots from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair epitomises the richness and elegance that meticulous wine investors covet. On the nose, one finds an ethereal bouquet mingling small red fruits with an undercurrent of exotic spices and earthy truffle—an aromatic séance invoking the storied estate's deeply layered terroir. The palate continues this interplay of elegance and depth; silken tannins enrobe the exuberant fruit core, leading to a finish that is assertively graceful, lasting far beyond expectation.

Indeed, in investment terms, this vintage stands as an astute acquisition for both its delightful maturity now and profound potential. It is a wine offering not merely pleasure but promise—a tangible asset maturing within the bottle.

 

A Testament to Terroir and Time

In summary, the 2002 Vosne Romanee Aux Reignots from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair serves as an anthology of that year's narrative; a testament to its terroir, and a reflection of viticulture triumphing over temperamental climes. For connoisseurs cultivating their cellar or investors building their portfolio, this wine assures a splendour that’s both a joy to hold and behold.

Current market price

$42,280.00

12x75cl

Highest score

89

POP score

2823.33

Scores and tasting notes

89

Tasted at the Comte Liger-Belair vertical at the Château de Vosne. The 2002 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots was a little smudged and reductive on the nose, developing savoury and dried meat notes with time. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannin on the entry, good weight but missing the tension and precision that subsequent vintage will bring. Tasted June 2015.

Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 30 July 2015

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