La Romanee 2002 Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair

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Robert Parker (94)

Tasted at the La Romanée vertical at Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair. It has been over ten years since I tasted the debut 2002 La Romanée Grand Cru bottled by Comte Liger-Belair. It has certainly matured with style and in my opinion, has much more to offer than the 2003. It is precise on the nose with red cherries, candied orange peel and appealing floral aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and nicely judged acidity. I like the tension here, something that defines this vintage. After 13 years this marks a very refined debut that has the edge over the more "worked" Bouchard bottling.

Jancis Robinson (18)

Monopole. Low-key nose. Pretty dry, pretty classy. Lots of acid and the tannin at the moment overpowers the fruit. Tingles, almost, as though there’s some carbon dioxide in here. Definitely grand cru status but a bit surly at present. (JR)

BOW (8.75)