Identity
| Producer | Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Grand Cru |
| Grapes | Pinot Noir |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Intense red color |
| Aroma | black cherry, raspberry, violet, rose petals, licorice, subtle spicy notes, blackberry, briary, cedar, light loamy aromas |
| Palate | dense, firm, polished, elegant, silky tannins, balanced structure, firm grip, touches of black pepper and blood orange, rich and elegant |
| Finish | long, precise, persistent, refined, with tertiary aromas of truffle, undergrowth, and soft spices developing with age |
| Food Pairing | beef Wellington, duck with cherries, game birds, aged cheese, fresh pasta with truffles, goose, veal sweetbreads, duck breast |
| Aging Potential | Drink now or cellar until 2045 and beyond |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Aging Process | Precise parcel vinification, biodynamics, aging in oak barrels (details not specified) |
Terroir
| Soil | shallow clay-limestone soils |
| Vine Age | 50 years (approximate vine age mentioned for parcel) |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Harvest method not explicitly detailed, but manual harvesting is implied by traditional biodynamic practices. |
Interesting facts
| Produced in limited quantities; parcel located in the upper part of Clos de Vougeot; Domaine is an icon of Burgundy with biodynamic viticulture; grapes sourced from organic fruit on the Vosne side of Clos de Vougeot; the 2019 vintage had ideal climatic conditions. |
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