Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Brûlées

Opened at Inda Bar in GVA. Decanted and immediately enjoyed. #506 / 2643 Wouldn't usually choose to decant this, but given that this would likely be drank quite quickly and that this was a 2020, I just told them to go for it. This was the right call, as this really blossomed after a hint of reductivity blew off and revealed a gorgeous nose that was distinctly CLB, but also had hints of CdC's signature coming through. As an observation, …

Drank the same bottle as OxWombat, and was equally impressed with the material. Was surprised by how light-footed this was relative to 2020. Though it is true that the newer vintages of Clos du Chateau have become more typical of what the producer offers in the rest of the range, I miss the distinctive Clos du Chateau palate expression. Like many wines of CLB, not so much driven by fruit, some wild strawberry to take the edge of what is …

Opened in HK. Slow-oxed for an hour+ before enjoying. #583 / 2643 Generously shared by friends. Similar to my experiences with the village Vosne, this was tightly wound to start with but really opened up with a bit of patience, and you couldn't feel the heat of the vintage much here at all. Surprised to see 13% alcohol rather than anything higher as well. Whether the reason for this is Pinot Droit, or excellent viticulture chez CLB, or some combination …

Tasted at Justerini in London with Louis-Michel showing the entire 2020 range (except only Chaumes and Suchots). Lighter in colour vs all the ruby reds before and after in the glass. Louis-Michel remarked that Clos Chateau is always the lightest in colour. Lovely finesse, chalk, a touch of rhubarb tartness. 92-94