Domaine du Comte Liger Belair La Romanée Grand Cru 2004
4.8
HK$41,800
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Domaine du Comte Liger‑Belair La Romanée Grand Cru 2004 is a rare and profound expression of Burgundy’s smallest Grand Cru monopole, a vineyard of just 0.845 hectares in Vosne‑Romanée. The 2004 vintage in Burgundy was shaped by a cool summer and a September harvest following challenging weather, producing wines of finesse, freshness, and aromatic lift rather than sheer power.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing In the glass, La Romanée 2004 reveals a bouquet of red cherry, wild strawberry, rose petals, and subtle spice, layered with earthy and mineral nuances. The palate is refined and elegant, with silky tannins, bright acidity, and flavors of red berries, pomegranate, and a touch of forest floor, leading to a long, graceful finish. Its delicate balance makes it a superb partner for refined dishes such as roast pigeon, veal tenderloin with morel sauce, or a truffle‑infused mushroom risotto, where the wine’s subtle complexity and freshness are highlighted.
Winery Background Domaine du Comte Liger‑Belair, re‑established in 2000 by Louis‑Michel Liger‑Belair, carries a family heritage in Vosne‑Romanée that dates back to 1815, when General Louis Liger‑Belair acquired the Château de Vosne. Over generations, much of the family’s vast vineyard holdings were sold, but La Romanée remained in their care, making it Burgundy’s smallest Grand Cru and a monopole of the domaine. Today, Louis‑Michel farms just over 10 hectares across Vosne‑Romanée and Nuits‑Saint‑Georges, with La Romanée as the crown jewel. The domaine has been certified organic and biodynamic since 2012, with vineyard work carried out by hand and horses used for ploughing. In the cellar, winemaking emphasizes indigenous yeasts, gentle extraction, and élevage in carefully chosen oak barrels, with new oak used sparingly to preserve terroir expression. This philosophy, combined with the singularity of La Romanée’s terroir, has cemented the domaine’s reputation as one of Burgundy’s most prestigious producers.