La Romanee Grand Cru 2013
Intro: The 2013 La Romanée Grand Cru is produced by the historic estate Domaine du Comte Liger Belair in Burgundy. It delivers a finely tuned balance of red fruit intensity and mineral elegance. One reviewer noted: “pure bouquet with raspberry, briary, plenty of undergrowth and bay leaf … medium bodied with supple and lithe tannin, crisp acidity, gentle grip with superb tension and structure on the pixelated finish.” The vineyard La Romanée is the smallest Grand Cru appellation in France (approx. 0.8452 ha) and is a monopole of the Liger Belair estate. In 2013, the average yield recorded for Liger Belair was around 22 hl/ha for the estate
Region: Burgundy || Winery: La Romanée Grand Cru
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Aging: Approximately 18-24 months in barrel
ABV: 13% || Decant: 30-60 minutes || Serving Temp: 16-18°C
Pairing: Roast duck breast with cherry or berry based sauce; game birds (pigeon, quail) with forest floor mushrooms
Tasting Notes: The 2013 Comte La Romanée Grand Cru, Liger Belair offers a pure bouquet of raspberry, briar, and undergrowth, accented by bay leaf and red berry notes. Medium bodied with supple, lithe tannins, it reveals red cherry, strawberry, white pepper, orange peel, and marmalade nuances. Vibrant acidity and a strong mineral thread provide intensity, superb tension, and structure, culminating in a long, terroir driven finish
Rating (Complexity & Vintage Year): 98 AA
