Comte Liger-Belair: A Collection of Twelve Postcards from a Living Land
Where vines don’t align—they flow with the landscape
In the beating heart of Burgundy, where vineyards follow the contours of the land rather than forming rigid lines, you’ll find Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair—a house that doesn’t merely make wine, but sculpts a worldview. Founded in 1815 and reborn with intensity in the early 21st century under the vision of Louis-Michel Liger-Belair, the domaine has turned the silence of the earth into liquid poetry.
Here, in Vosne-Romanée, fashion is not followed, nor applause pursued. The truth of the terroir is the only goal. Each cuvée, each parcel, each vintage is a unique poem written in Pinot Noir ink, on limestone parchment, under the rhythm of the weather. To understand the 2018 collection, one must first understand the place, its lineage, and above all—its conviction.
Vosne-Romanée: Cradle of the Ethereal
Located in the Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée is, for many, the spiritual epicenter of Pinot Noir. Within its borders lie some of the world’s most legendary climats: Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, Richebourg… and of course, La Romanée—France’s smallest Grand Cru monopole at just 0.845 ha, with an outsized impact.
The soils of Vosne speak softly but say so much: fossilized limestone, iron-rich marl, perfect drainage. It is a mineral symphony that produces wines not of brute force, but of depth, energy, and finesse. Here, Pinot Noir reaches its purest form: perfumed, silky, with a structure that holds without overpowering.
The 2018 Vintage: Generous Light, Deep Structure
2018 was a warm year in Burgundy, with an early spring and long, dry summer. The grapes reached full maturity, offering unusual concentration. Thanks to biodynamic farming and tightly managed yields, Liger-Belair’s wines retained both tension and freshness.
The result is a vintage of restrained power and elegant ripeness, with velvety tannins and aromatic depth that hints at longevity, even in its youth.
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair 2018: 12 Climats, 1 Vision
Burgundy in its most intimate form
In the world of fine wine, some estates impress with history, others with prestige—but very few move the soul with every parcel, every bottle, and every pause between sips. Liger-Belair is one of them. The 2018 vintage marks a defining moment: a meeting of climatic maturity and varietal purity, shaped into liquid architecture by the hand of Louis-Michel Liger-Belair.
Each wine in this collection is more than a label—it is a testament to terroir, time, and talent.
1. La Romanée – Grand Cru Monopole 2018 (2 bottles)
The spiritual heart of the domaine. La Romanée is France’s smallest Grand Cru monopole and among its most revered. Oolitic limestone soils, perfect elevation, and sun exposure. Just 5,000 bottles per year.
In 2018: rose petals, wild blackberry, roasted coffee, and white truffle.
On the palate: silk incarnate. Tannins vanish into texture. A vertical, vibrant, almost mystical finish.
Critic score: 96–98 pts – Wine Advocate
Style: Silent sensuality. A Grand Cru that doesn’t shout, but echoes.
2. Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru "Aux Reignots" 2018
Just above La Romanée, on cooler, steeper slopes. A Premier Cru with Grand Cru character. Rocky, shallow soils force the vines to dig deep, resulting in exceptional minerality.
Tasting notes: wild raspberries, orange blossom, grapefruit zest, and powdered clay.
On the palate: taut, long, quietly energetic. It doesn’t speak loudly—it whispers with precision.
Style: The most vertical of the domaine’s wines. Meditative in nature.
Critic score: 94–96 pts – Burghound
3. Vosne-Romanée "Clos du Château" Monopole 2018
A gem behind the château walls. Light marl soils, rigorous biodynamics. This wine seeks clarity over depth.
Aromas: fresh lavender, white cherry, dry leaves.
On the palate: linear, soft, nearly ethereal. Tannins are merely hinted at.
Style: Crystalline precision. The domaine’s most floral expression.
4. Vosne-Romanée "La Colombière" 2018
At the village entrance, this plot expresses joy and ease. Well-drained soils and open exposure.
Nose: wild strawberry, hibiscus, wet chalk.
Palate: juicy, supple tannins, spiced finish. The collection’s “day wine.”
Style: Accessible without being simple. A bright introduction to the domaine’s soul.
5. Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru "Les Suchots" 2018
A large, complex Premier Cru between Echézeaux and Romanée-Saint-Vivant. It offers both structure and perfume.
Notes: black cherry, cassis, thyme, incense.
Palate: structured, polished tannins, warm and lingering finish.
Style: The spiciest and darkest of the set. For those who seek elegance in power.
Critic score: 95 pts – Jasper Morris MW
6. Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru "Les Chaumes" 2018
Planted in 1939, this small parcel delivers precision. Fossil-rich soils bring vibrant acidity.
Aromas: violet, red cherry, green anise.
Palate: bright energy, refined tension.
Style: Precision incarnate. Quiet complexity.
Production: Just a few hundred bottles.
7. Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Clos des Grandes Vignes" Monopole 2018
Located in Prémeaux. Deep marl soils deliver power; biodynamics add an unexpected clarity.
Nose: ripe black fruit, black pepper, tobacco leaf.
Palate: firm structure, juicy core.
Style: Structured but never rustic. The most refined Nuits.
8. Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Aux Cras" 2018
Vines over 85 years old. Rocky soils with high drainage.
Aromas: graphite, wet earth, dark cherry, fine leather.
Palate: grainy texture, mineral finish.
Style: The most intellectual wine of the collection.
Best from 2028–2045
9. Echézeaux Grand Cru 2018
Sourced from various sub-parcels within the climat, adding complexity.
Nose: hibiscus, black truffle, kirsch cherry.
Palate: velvety tannins, gentle acidity, expansive finish.
Style: The Grand Cru to share—without sacrificing nobility.
Critic score: 94 pts – Wine Advocate
10. Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2018 (2 bottles)
The classical monument of Burgundy. Vines from the mid-slope section, balancing weight and finesse.
Notes: black mulberry, cocoa, licorice, bay leaf.
Palate: deep, structured, with a salty, lingering aftertaste.
Style: The most solemn in the set. A wine to age and reflect.
Critic score: 94–96 pts – Burghound
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Subject: Liger-Belair 2018 Collection
